EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE – CHAPTERS 7 - 10 (partial) ECON 204 SPRING 2013 Chapter 7 Inflation Deflation Effects of Inflation 1. Price effects a. Real vs. nominal income 2. Income effects 3. Wealth effects Money illusion Measuring inflation • Consumer Price Index (CPI) • Market basket Construction of a Price Index 1. Calculate cost of basket in each year 2. Create Price Index using chosen base year = ∗ 100 • Say’s Law Keynesian Theory • Inherently unstable economy • Government
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Report 1 Discussion on whether the introduction of maximum prices by a government would solve the problem of scarcity. 1.0 Introduction: A maximum price is a price set by government to limit the amount sellers are allowed to charge for their products or services. This is to prevent sellers from setting high prices and thus‚ making goods more affordable for the general public. While their intention to protect the welfare of consumers is well-meaning‚ this measure can sometimes backfire when
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Since 2009‚ our unemployment rate has been steadily dropping. The Great Recession from 2007 to 2009 had a significant impact on the economy spiking the unemployment rate of the United States at a shocking ten percent. Thankfully‚ under the governing of President Obama we have managed to reduce that rate to under five percent. Nelson D. Schwartz at the New York Times suggested that the decrease has necessitated employers to increase their wages to entice new employees and retain current ones‚ but
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1. Two economists‚ Smith and Jones‚ are discussing the currently high unemployment rate. Smith says that something ought to be done quickly because the economy may not be able to restore itself to full employment. Jones says that it is better to take a "hands-off" approach. Which of the following is most likely to be true? a. Smith and Jones are most likely both Keynesian economists with a few minor differences of opinion. b. Smith and Jones are most likely both classical economists with a few
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An Empirical Study on the impact of GDP‚Inflation‚BOP & Exports on the Exchange Rate ABSTRACT:- *Dr. Amitabh Joshi ** Rashmi Sharma *** Richa Tiwari The economy of India is the eleventh largest economy in the world by nominal GDP and the fourth largest by purchasing power parity (PPP). In the 21st century‚ India is an emerging economic power with vast human and natural resources‚ and a huge knowledge base. Economists predict that by 2020.India will be among the leading economies
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describe the macro environment‚ can be identified and examined. These There are a number of common approaches how the external factors‚ which are mentioned in the factors indirectly affect the organization but cannot be controlled by it. One approach could be the PEST analysis. PEST stands for political‚ economic‚ social and technological. Two more factors‚ the environmental and legal factor‚ are defined within the PESTEL analysis (or PESTLE analysis). The segmentation of the macro environment according
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INTEREST RATES ON DOMESTIC DEPOSITS* DEPOSITS – LESS THAN 5 CRORES SR.NO. W.E.F. 01/11/2013** PERIOD INTEREST RATES (% P.A.) INTEREST RATE ON DEPOSITS BELOW RS. 15 LAKHS INTEREST RATES ON DEPOSITS OF RS. 15 LAKHS < RS..50 LAKHS INTEREST RATES ON DEPOSITS OF RS. 50 LAKHS < RS.1 CRORES INTEREST RATES ON DEPOSITS OF RS. 1 CRORE < RS.3 CRORES INTEREST RATES ON DEPOSITS OF RS. 3 CRORES < RS.5 CRORES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12
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INTRODUCTION In contrast to the asset price world‚ there is no commonly accepted model for the movement of the underlying in the interest rate world. Consequently‚ there are a number of different approaches to the pricing of fixed-income products. The simplest approach is to price a product of the term structure of interest rates which also known as yield curve. This method is effective for simple contracts‚ for instance bonds. Hiriyappa (2008).‚ This paper develops a technique
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evaluated by the measure of GDP‚ level of inflation‚ net exports and fiscal balance. Evaluation by using the GDP as an indicator would be relevant as it reflects the total national economic activity and the level of wealth of the society. GDP per capita is adjusted for the size of the economy in terms differences in price levels and also population of the country. There are many factors that would affect the standard of living in a country. Some that cannot be measured by the GDP and some that can be directly
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Economics: intro • Economic questions arise bc we want more than we can get. • Inability to satisfy want: scarcity • Incentives: rewards that encourage action or penalties that discourage action. • Economics studies the allocation of scarce recourses among people • Alfred marshell (1842-1924) shaped macro economics • Joan robinson: “ the main reason to study econ is to avoid being fooled by it Two main parts: A) Microeconomics: studying the choice of individual decision makers. And how
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