Cyclone devastates Australia’s banana crop- Practice IA Introduction to theory: Demand and supply are basic economic theories that can help the government and producers make informed decisions like how much to produce‚ and the price they set for products. Connection to article: The recent Cyclone Larry has affected crops in Australia‚ decreasing their supply of bananas drastically‚ as well as causing a decrease in the employment of workers in the banana industry. Analysis: Demand is the curve that
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2013-2014 Standard Level IB Business and Management Internal Assessment Will the acquisition of Tumblr by Yahoo significantly help this former “internet pioneer regain traction with younger internet users”? Word Count: 1438 Candidate Name: Phoebe‚ Leung Ching Lam Candidate Number: 003069-037 Class: F6.CassiaContents Page 1. Introduction The purpose of this essay is to investigate whether the acquisition of Tumblr by Yahoo will significantly help the former Internet pioneer regain
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Economics IA Commentary Coversheet Economics Commentary Number: | HL Number 1 | Title of Extract: | UK Unemployment | Source of Extract: | HRM – Human Resource Management | Date of Extract: | 11th of November 2009 | Word Count: | 661 | Date Commentary was written: | 28/11/2009 | Section of Syllabus that the Commentary relates to: | Section 3.5 - Unemployment | Candidate Name: | Yuriy Boldyrev | Candidate Number: | 001124003 | *Note: Commentaries should be read in chronological
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Sarah Clay Internal Assessment Design Question: Does the caffeine in Coca-Cola affect blood pressure? Hypothesis: The amount of caffeine in Coca-Cola will cause to the adrenal glands‚ located on the top of the kidneys‚ to release more adrenaline which will in turn cause an increase in blood pressure. As the amount of Coca-Cola decreases‚ so will the difference between initial blood pressure and blood pressure after the consumption of the caffeine. Variables: Independent Variables | Dependent
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How does light intensity affect the rate of photosynthesis? Does the amount of light intensity increase the rate of photosynthesis in a pondweed? Design aspect 1 Introduction My investigation will be centered on measuring the rate of photosynthesis and whether or not light intensity will affect it. The formula of photosynthesis is Carbon dioxide + water oxygen + glucose with the arrow referring to light energy as a means to convert the CO2 and H2O into oxygen and glucose. Logically‚ one would
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A market failure occurs when the allocation of good is not efficient. The externality is present if an economic activity (production or consumption) imposes costs on‚ or creates benefits for‚ third parties. If they impose costs on third parties they are considered negative externalities. Negative externality is a type of market failure. The government in London decided to impose tax on hauliers who use trucks that heavily polluted the environment. This is a negative externality since pollutions would
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Commentary on: Pecan market is a-crackin’ In the last few years the economic growth of China has caused the demand (and supply) of all kinds of nuts‚ especially pecans‚ to rise and producers are facing a challenge meeting the soaring demand‚ says “The Globe and Mail” October 18th 2010. Demand and supply are the quantity of a good or service that consumers and producers are willing able to purchase and produce at a given price in a given time period. Equilibrium is a state of rest‚ self-perpetuating
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Taylor Browne Title Can you have best of both worlds? Question In a group of high school students‚ is there a correlation between relationship status and GPA? Introduction High school is great time for many people. You start to find yourself‚ meet new friends‚ and find love. Some parents tell their children that they don’t need to be relationship because they need to focus on school. Students in high school can’t see their boyfriends or girlfriends until homework is done. Parents sometimes even
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Outlining an IA for IB Economics Plan: I will be only talking about the first part of the article “ China commodity imports soar despite high costs” Identify economic concepts (vocabulary words) that explain content of article Demand for oil and copper Purchases of other commodities imports of unwrought materials raise retail fuel prices China’s crude imports will remain high in the upcoming months as oil firms still have a strong incentive to produce raise crude throughput to a new peak
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Design IA Research Question How Does Increasing the Intensity of Exercise Affect Respiratory Rate? Hypothesis My experiment will involve sprinting which is a very demanding and fatiguing sport. In order to increase the intensity of it‚ I will be increasing the weight the subject has to carry as he sprints. My hypothesis is that as you increase the weight‚ the respiratory rate will also increase. At rest‚ the average breathing rate for adults is 12-24 breaths per minute and for new born babies
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