(See attached file for full problem description) --- Q1 Explain the value of using Elasticity of Demand to determine demand for a product. Which type of elasticity is more valuable to a seller of a product, elastic, unitary, or inelastic? Why? Q2 Explain why credit cards are not really money. Q3 Us
Assume an economy has the following production function: Y=F(K,L)=K0.4L0.6 a. State the per-worker production function. b. If the savings rate is 0.2 and the depreciation rate is 0.05, calculate the steady-state capital stock per worker, output per worker, and consumption per worker. c. Now suppose the government increa
Lets say that as an employee of the World Bank that I have been asked to research the needs of a country with a particular economic concern. what country would you say for an example has an economic concern, such as population, unemployment, etc. what other country would you compare it to and how would you find data sets for
--- QUESTION 1 - CASH BUDGET Keith Brothers had sales of R87 000 in May and R83 000 in June. Sales for July, August and September are expected to be R74 000; R67 000 and R56 000 respectively. The company has a cash balance of R20 000 on 1 July and wishes to maintain a minimum cash balance of R20 000. Additional info
I have this information on General Motors (GM) this is somewhat of a proposal I decided to submit through regarding writing purposes. This company has plenty of factors to elaborate on regarding. GM appears to have the importation/ exportation issues. GM is a large auto make who has U.S. operations. This company provides diversi
During the Kennedy administration and the Reagan administration Congress reduced tax rates on individuals. What was the effect of these rate reductions on revenue flow into the federal treasury? In light of what you find what was the impact upon our economy from these individual tax rate reductions?
River Beverages is a food and soft-drink company with worldwide operations. The company is organized into five regional divisions with each vice president reporting directly to the CEO, Cindy Wilkins. Each vice president has an R&D department, controller, and three divisions; carbonated drinks, juices and water, and food prod
Why does a reduction in aggregate demand reduce real output rather than the price level? ALSO What is the basic objective of monetary policy? What are the strengths and weaknesses of monetary policy?
Your hometown newspaper needs someone to write an informative article on large scale economic issues. The reporter who spoke with you before thinks of you, welcomes you home, and requests another article. Attached is a summary of disaggregated data drawn from information provided on the 2000 U.S. balance of payments which is i
Briefly explain the following question. What is the basic concept of the "Macro Economy"?
1) What is meant by fiscal policy? 2) How does crowding out occur? 3) What is aggregate demand? 4) What is an automatic stabilizer? Name one. 5) Name three functions of money. 6) How does the reserve ratio set by the Federal Reserve affect the ability of banks to make loans? 7) Name the tools of the federal Reserve
Need help using economic theory and applying to real world situations and current events. I'm not as familiar with clustering in an economic aspect, moreso know from a marketing aspect.I am aware that firms are clustered according to their geography. The drug industry uses this a great deal, but others don't. Don't understand
I have been contracted by a competitor of SBC to conduct some background research on SBC. 1.Specifically, I have been asked to research, compare, and explain the similarities and differences of the breakup of the AT&T/Bell System antitrust problems that occurred in the 1980s, to the recently similar problems with SBC/Amerite
The Internet boom of the late 1990s was hailed as the 4 advent of a "new economy: that would radically alter the face of business firms. By 2002, however, it was clear that the new economy had not arrived on schedule. With the advent of the Internet, digitization, and related innovations, what fundamental aspects of the econom
River Beverages is a food and soft-drink company with worldwide operations. The company is organized into five regional divisions with each vice president reporting directly to the CEO, Cindy Wilkins. Each vice president has an R&D department, controller, and three divisions; carbonated drinks, juices and water, and food product
Suppose you observed an acquisition by diversifying firm and that the aftermath of the deal included plant closings, layoffs, and reduced compensation for some remaining workers in the acquired firm. What would you need to know about this acquisition to determine whether it would be best characterized by value creation or val
A software company earned 10 million this year. Suppose the growth rate of the software company and the interest rate are both constant and the software company will be business for years to come. Determine the the value of the software company when: 1. the interest rate is 10% and profits grow by 4% per year 2 the intere
What are some polices the U.S. government could take to increase U.S. economic growth? Name two or three and explain why these would encourage growth.
Looking for clarification between monetary and fiscal policies. I'm thinking fiscal policies are good if government wants to decrease its spending, but then when I study up on monetary policies it appears that monetary is better.
(See attached file for full problem description) --- 1. Consider the following short-run production function (where L = variable input, Q = output): Q = 6L2 - .4L3 a. Determine the marginal product function (MPL). b. Determine the average product function (APL). c. Find the value of L that maximizes Q. d. Find the v
What are the main differences between microeconomics and macroeconomics? Provide an example of a microeconomic and macroeconomic phenomenon. Give an example of a microeconomic decision made at work or home. What factors contributed to making that decision? Give an example of how a macroeconomic phenomenon has impacted a
1. According to classical economics: a. markets will always be in equilibrium b. interest rates will fall whenever savings are greater than investment c. falling prices will lead to a reduction in unemployment d. price flexibility will bring about equilibrium in markets when interest rates do not fall enough to eliminate sur
How are the economies of two different countries linked together? Give two factors and explain them.
What economic and Structural elements do New Era economists add to current economic thinking? And What are the main effects and differences of short term economic policy management and long term management?
Can you HELP me finding the six Macro-economic indicators and can you give me a definition for each. Your help is GREATLY appreciated.
I am trying to grasp the needs of both countries unemployment concerns What is the relationship between Japan and Korea's unemployment? What Trends do you see in the data set? Support your assertions of trends with statistical evidence. What data sets did you find?
I need your HELP answering some questions from this article: It's Not the End Of the Oil Age Technology and Higher Prices Drive a Supply Buildup By Daniel Yergin Sunday, July 31, 200, Page B07 http;//www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/07/29/AR2005072901672.html These is the question: 1. Utilizi
I need your HELP finding an Internet article pertaining to a change in supply, demand, and pricing of a particular product or service. Can you HELP me summarize the article using the economic theories and can you help me explain why changes occured in SUPPLY, DEMAND, and PRICE. Can you help me by answering in paragraphs an
As we know, the value of the dollar depends on what determines the supply curve and demand curve on the foreign exchange markets, which obviously is linked to supply and demand for the underlying transactions (be sure not to get confused by the chicken and egg problem). By clealy identifying these transactions, who are the winne
1)Take a look at the Productivity Growth Rate over the last 20 years and over the last 5 years , and explain the macro-economic implications such as Potential GDP, GDP growth, inflation, etc. Explain the implications for the thresholds that economic policy makers look at, in particular the speed limit that the federal reserve pu