Fat Tax: Beneficial to the reduction of obesity‚ or infringement on basic rights? Meredith Johnson Economics: An Applied Public Policy and Social Science Analysis Todd Larsen 12/12/13 Introduction Mirna “Minnie” Ortiz is a lot like most 16 year olds; she likes doing fun things like hanging out with her friends‚ watching television and planning for the future ahead of her (“One patient’s story”‚ par. 1). But unfortunately for Minnie‚ she is the only person her age that has
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In economics‚ fiscal policy is the use of government expenditure and revenue collection (taxation) to influence the economy.[1] Fiscal policy can be contrasted with the other main type of macroeconomic policy‚ monetary policy‚ which attempts to stabilize the economy by controlling interest rates and the money supply. The two main instruments of fiscal policy are government expenditure and taxation. Changes in the level and composition of taxation and government spending can impact on the following
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trillions of dollars in debt‚ and spends nearly 1-trillion a year over budget. How would you cut spending? December 1‚ 2013 How would you help to bring the National debt down? Each year the government spends countless amounts of money on things that could ultimately be put toward the debt we owe. The estimated amount of debt as of now is about $17‚237‚634‚587‚000. Some ways that you could reduce government spending is mandate a policy that would take $10 yearly for every person
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Question 1 Figure 1.1- A tax on Producers a) i) Equilibrium Price and Quantity before tax: 100-10Q = 20 +10Q ∴ 20Q = 80 ∴ Q = 4 When Q = 4‚ P = 60 ∴ Equilibrium price equals $60 and equilibrium quantity is 4 million ii) Consumer Surplus = ½ x 4 x 40 = 80 Producer Surplus = ½ x 4 x 40 = 80 iii) An efficient market occurs when total
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1. Hayleys Consumer Products Limited The world of Hayleys was initially started its business in 1878 as Chas P. Hayleys and company in Sri Lanka‚ was incorporated as Hayleys Ltd in the year 1952. Today it is known as the world of Hayelys with a globally competitive business portfolio spanning over 12 different sectors of enterprise. The main business portfolio of world of Hayley’s fall under seven broad categories such as: Global market and manufacturing Agriculture and plantation Logistics
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Unit 7 Social Policy LO1 Understand the significant historical and contemporary landmarks in social welfare provision 1.1 Outline significant historical and contemporary landmarks in social policy. Social policy is the study of social services and the welfare state. In general terms‚ it looks at the idea of social welfare‚ and its relationship to politics and society. More specifically‚ it also considers detailed issues in * policy and administration of social services‚ including
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Dividend Theory 1. Discuss the factors which may impact on a firm’s dividend policy? .Industry and Company Variations Payout ratios vary amongst different industries e.g. firms within the telecoms and utilities sectors may typically payout around 60% of earnings in dividends‚ whilst retailers and computer software companies may typically payout around 20% of earnings in dividends Legal Constraints 1. Legal constraints can be viewed in the context of three broad areas;
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Monetary Policy v/s Fiscal Policy The Great Recession which set in 2007-08 claimed several victims on its way. The consideration of major central banks’ attitude of ‘Too-big-to-fail’ looked docile. The whimsical products were nothing but masks to cover risks. Rating agencies lost their reputation. Central banks of developed countries which were entrusted with monetary policies‚ were the most pitiable victims. They seemed to be working like a computer program where all that one has to do is to change
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Capital Markets and Corporate Finance (Stream 1): FINC5001 Dr. Reuben Segara Finance Discipline School of Business University of Sydney 1 Dividend Policy 2 This Lecture PART I – Dividend Fundamentals • • • • What is Dividend Policy? Institutional Features of Dividends Types of Dividend Policies Trends in Dividend Policies PART 2 – Is There An Optimal Dividend Policy? • Dividend Policy is Irrelevant • Dividend Policy is Relevant PART 3 – Alternatives to Dividends • Share Buy-Backs
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Monetary policy is the monitoring and control of money supply by a central bank‚ such as the Federal Reserve Board in the United States of America‚ and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in the Philippines. This is used by the government to be able to control inflation‚ and stabilize currency. Monetary Policy is considered to be one of the two ways that the government can influence the economy – the other one being Fiscal Policy (which makes use of government spending‚ and taxes).[1] Monetary Policy is generally
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