Inflation in Bolivia is at 7.18%‚ making the country fourth among the countries of its region. The cost of food products increased the most and‚ according to analyses‚ the ever growing demand from China and low production due to climactic conditions also influenced these annual numbers (Prensa‚ 2011).International analysts point at the Bolivian gasolinazo as the factor that increased inflation to 7.18%‚ way above the country’s initial inflation rate of 4.5% at the beginning of the year 2010 (Prensa
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Vietnam faces more price hikes despite inflation woes Vietnam’s government is set to raise electricity prices by 15% on Tuesday‚ at a time when the population is already struggling with a soaring cost of living. Last week the Vietnamese government also raised the retail prices of oil products by as much as 24%. In February‚ inflation hit a two-year high of 12.31%. Analysts say despite the government’s measures to tighten monetary policy‚ price pressures are likely to continue. "The increases
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1. Describe the trends in unemployment and inflation The number of people out of work fell by 14‚000 to 2.5 million in the three months to December 2012 (ONS).The unemployment rate was 7.8%‚ of the economically active population‚ down 0.1% on July to September 2012. A few months after the start of the recession in 2008‚ unemployment started to rise sharply. When the global financial crisis hit‚ the unemployment rate was a little over 5% or 1.6 million. Towards the end of 2009‚ with the UK coming
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As the article “China’s Wen says country must control inflation” said‚ there is high inflation in China. Inflation is defined as a persistent increase in the average price level in the economy‚ usually measured through the calculation of a consumer price index. (IB economics—Blink & Dorton) In China‚ the foods prices are increasing every year –compared to last September consumer prices rose 6.1%‚ but output of foods didn’t increase at all‚ which means the cost of production is increasing because
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Inflation in the United Kingdom Introduction: This Essay will be concentrating
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Carl V. Robinson English 93 Mr. Green‚ Herb Essay # 2 February 14‚ 2012 The Inflation of Unwarranted Heroes and heroines Heroes are a different breed in todays society‚ which sometimes include animals. Traditionally‚ heroes were looked upon as being someone and entities performing a heroic act‚ not required of them. Yet today‚ many heroes are the results of certain public servants duties being inflated‚ because they are for the most‚ part of their job duties. This is the case developed by the
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Peter Gi English 93 Heroes Inflation What are heroes? more specifically what is an hero to you? In the article Hero Inflation written by Nicholas Thompson‚ he describes and tells those in America that the word hero today isn’t what it used to be. Traditionally‚ in the past hero was looked up as doing a heroic act‚ not required of them to do so. That the word itself‚ and what people describe it to be today is lowered‚ that we “cheapen the word in some ways‚ the exploits of people who have
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Chapter II ---------------- 2.1 Industry Analysis Food and beverage manufacturing is an important component of the Philippine economy. In 2009‚ gross value added in food manufactures and beverage industries reached P903.7 billion at current prices‚ contributing 58 percent of total manufacturing output and 12 percent of the country’s gross domestic product. In real terms‚ the sector contributed nearly half of total manufacturing output and 11 percent of GDP. The industry has generally grown
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Inflation and Unemployment Definition Inflation • Refers to a continuous rise in general price level “In inflation everything gets more valuable except money” Types of Inflation (i) Moderate Inflation or Creeping Inflation: The general level of prices rise at a moderate rate over a long period of time • A single digit inflation is considered moderate and people continue to have faith in monetary system Types of Inflation (ii) Galloping Inflation: Inflation that proceeds at an exceptionally
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Article about Inflation Subject: Economy Submitted: Thursday‚ 29 November 2012 By: ID: 014201000039 Name: Joseph Amos P President University‚ Cikarang Baru‚ Bekasi‚ Indonesia 2012 Economics is the most important aspect of a country. The reciprocation of a country is seen in terms of economy. Economics also become a benchmark of development and prosperity in a country. Why does the economy become vitally important in a country? The word "economy" you hear about in everyday life and are
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