Oluwatobi Onibatedo Eco 301 08/24.2013 WEEK 1 HOMEWORK Problem 1 1.a. Suppose the real GDP is currently $97 billion per year and natural real GDP is currently $100 billion. Measured as a percentage‚ what is the real GDP gap? Solutions Actual real GDP- Natural Real GDP =GDP gap over 100 = $97- $100= -3/100 = -3% GDP GAP is -3% The negative answer means the economy as a whole is in a recession. 1(b) Suppose natural real GDP is growing by $4 billion per year. By how much must
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Yajaira Marcano Professor Badi Sabet ECO 2023 April 15‚ 2011 There is a significant debate between proponents and opponents of environmental issues at the moment in our nation. 1) Please give your opinion concerning this issue. 2) Please explain what the Cap-and-Trade Bill is. The environment is essential in any modern economy‚ healthy and prosperity. It is therefore necessary for governments to recognize that environmental economics play an important role in the design of environmental
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Is it necessarily a good thing‚ in terms of the welfare of society as a whole‚ for the government to step in to break up a monopoly in order to create a competitive industry? A monopoly exists when one single firm is the only producer of a commodity in the market‚ allowing them to set prices as they wish and maximise profits due to the high barriers to entry. In this case‚ the firm is given the ability to exploit their consumers in terms of price discrimination based on price elasticity. In this
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As a part of the Hilton Group‚ Double Tree has ‘HHonours’ loyalty program. Today this program works in more than 3500 hotels‚ has 50 airline partners and gives an opportunity to its members to earn both miles or point for stay. The HHonours has three levels of membership: gold‚ silver and black with different upgraded system of rewards. Also the members can use the rewards in golf‚ cruises‚ entertainment parks‚ car rentals‚ shopping and dining (www.businesstravel.about.com). 2. Price elasticity
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APPLICATION OF MICROECONOMIC CONCEPTS TO THE ECONOMY BACKGROUND Project Description: In this project‚ you will apply the theories studied in class to analyze the microeconomic forces affecting a business. Each and every data/graph/table should have the Source with it. The contents of your presentation must incorporate concepts from the course. RESEARCH OUTLINE Choose your industry and your company - Brief background of the company. Explain the circular flow diagram and concentrate on each
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before him. These questions deal heavily on microeconomics and macroeconomics with regards to managing approximately 3000 two bedroom apartments and their rentals. Your author will now address the questions as they were presented before him. Identify two microeconomics and two macroeconomics principles or concepts from the simulation. To begin‚ your author feels compelled to first give a brief description of what macroeconomics and microeconomics entails.
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discuss and identify two microeconomics and two macroeconomics principles or concepts from the simulation. I will explain why I have categorized these principles or concepts as macroeconomic or microeconomic. I will also identify at least one shift of the supply curve and one shift of the demand curve in the simulation‚ and what causes the shifts. I will discuss how each shift‚ and analyze how it would affect the equilibrium price‚ quantity‚ and decision making. Two microeconomics and two macroeconomics
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References: Bergin‚ J. (2005). Microeconomic Theory: A concise Course. New York: Oxford University Press. Dwivedi‚ D. N. (2006). Microeconomics: Theory & Applications. New Delhi: Dorling kindersley. Jehle‚ G. A.‚ & Reny‚ P. J. (2011). Advanced Microeconomic Theory. New York: Pretence Hall. Mandal‚ R. K. (2007). Microeconomic Theory. New Delhi: Atlantic Publisher. Nicholson‚ W.‚ & Snyder‚ C. (2008). Microeconomic Theory: Basic Principles and Extension. New York: Cengage
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Guide School of Business ECO/365 Version 4 Principles of Microeconomics Copyright © 2011‚ 2008‚ 2007‚ 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course provides students with the basic theories‚ concepts‚ terminology‚ and uses of microeconomics. Students learn practical applications for microeconomics in their personal and professional lives through assimilation of fundamental concepts and analysis of actual economic events. Policies Faculty and students/learners
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Theory ECON210-1403A-01 July 14‚ 2014 Scenario 2: In order to understand the concepts of macroeconomics and microeconomics‚ the definition and the concept of economics must first be explored and understood. Economics is the focus of how the production‚ consumption‚ and transfer of wealth affect the standard of living. Economics is broken up into main areas‚ macroeconomics and microeconomics. Macroeconomics is the greater aspect of economics as it focuses on aggregate production and consumption in
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