Name two causes of inflation. Explain how they work. Demand-pull inflation: As the name suggests‚ demand-pull inflation occurs as a result of increasing aggregate demand in the economy. Cost-push inflation: Cost-push inflation occurs as a result of an increase in the costs of production. How can inflation be caused by excess monetary growth? If there is more money in the economy‚ then there will be more spending‚ thus higher aggregate demand. Increases in the money supply result in higher
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Impact of Export Processing Zones Dorsati Madani Address: PREM- EP The World Bank EM: dmadani@worldbank.org CONTENTS: Acknowledgments Disclaimer List of Abbreviations Executive Summary I. Introduction and Definition A. Definition: A1. What are EZPs A2. Characteristics and goals A3. Why do countries use EPZ and EPF schemes? II. The Economic arguments for and against EPZs. A. Foreign exchange earning potential B. Tax revenue/tax loss effects C. FDI: catalyst effects D. FDI:
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the money supply. [5 marks] (c) Explain with the aid of a diagram what happens to the money supply‚ money demand‚ the value of money‚ and the price level if people demand less money at every price level. [5 marks] 5. Explain‚ using diagrams‚ the effect on prices and output if: (a) farmers experience excellent growing conditions for a prolonged period. [10 marks] (b) households decide to spend a larger share of their income. [10 marks] 3 6. Explain‚ using diagrams‚ what happens to the interest
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CONTROL INFLATION Inflation in general terms means expansion. In the context of prices inflation means continuous rise in price level. There are broadly two ways of controlling inflation in an economy: 1). Monetary measures and 2). Fiscal measures I).Monetary Measures The most important and commonly used method to control inflation is monetary policy of the Central Bank. Most central banks use high interest rates as the traditional way to fight or prevent inflation. Monetary
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Oct export growth seen slower Date: 09-12-2011 Author: Rupa Damodaran KUALA LUMPUR: MALAYSIAN exports‚ which have remained on a steady growth path despite a slowing global demand‚ is likely to grow at a slow pace in October‚ said economists. Base effect is one of the reasons for the pace but economists were however cheered by the support by commodity prices‚ which would be a boost to the total export receipts. According to a Business Times poll‚ exports are expected to post a 8.07 per cent average
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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL Date: August 20‚ 2004 To: Professor Kahlil-ur-Rehaman From: SUMS Group Subject: Transmittal of Project We are given pleasure to transmit this report‚ “Relationship between Inflation & Employment” under the unprejudiced conclusions of Financial Management Course‚ during summer (3rd) semester 2004 of MBIT program‚ IBIT department‚ University of the Punjab. We have arranged our superlative efforts in originating this undertaking. We enormously enjoyed
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GETTING STARTED IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE-STEP BY STEP CHAPTER OBJECTIVES: A. To understand the broad objectives of firm in international trade and to discuss the factors which the firms do appraise for getting into International business. B. To elaborate the various factors which helps the firm in making a decision for getting started? C. To discuss the various strategic entry routes used by the firms in getting started in international trade in LPG&M era. D. To explain the factors which the firm
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IMPORT FINANCING Background Like other developing countries‚ Pakistan’s import bill exceeds exports. Therefore‚ it faces scarcity of foreign exchange to meet its import requirements. According to daily “DAWN” dated 18th November 2012‚ Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves were USD 13.84 Billion at the week ended as on 9th November 2012. Gap between the import and export bills is partially covered by regulations‚ controls and measures exercised by State Bank of Pakistan and partially by the
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the price of their products again‚ leading to higher prices in commodities. This interlocking effect is the work of inflation and if a country is not cautious‚ their economy can be severely damaged. In a way‚ inflation affects everyone living in this world and in today’s economy‚ not everyone has the same income and purchasing power. When cost of living becomes too high‚ it would have undesirable effects on us. So how high is too high and how much is too much? Therefore‚ it is important for us
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MNEMONIC: LEATHER CASE NAME: Pakistan’s Leather Industry A IDENTIFICATION 1. The Issue The rampant discharge of untreated effluents tanneries is a growing problem in Pakistan’s leather industry. Pakistani exports of tanned leather is on the increase following a decline of leather production in the developed world due to more stringent environmental controls. The increase of tanneries in Pakistan is causing severe environmental degradation as the untreated
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