Economics Current Event Article Guidelines Article must have some type of Economic concept Summary should be at least 1 page, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt font Possible questions to answer in your summary Where did the article come from? What is the article claiming? Do you agree/disagree with the article’s claim? What is […]
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What is your conclusion? Is price gouging a good thing or not? Or is it just necessary? Explain why.
http://www.cnn.com/2004/LAW/08/17/charley.gouging.charges/index.html http://www.econlib.org/library/Columns/y2007/Mungergouging.html The Problem with Price Gouging Laws (hbr.org) Summarize the main points of each article and decide which graph (A, B, C, or D) can be used to explain each event and why – be specific. More than one graph may apply What is your conclusion? Is price gouging a good thing or not? […]
Did the British Government elected in May 2010 use the appropriate economic policy tools to reduce the budget deficit? How does the approach contrast with the macroeconomic theory studied on this course?
Did the British Government elected in May 2010 use the appropriate economic policy tools to reduce the budget deficit? How does the approach contrast with the macroeconomic theory studied on this course?
How can the long-run average cost (LRAC) curve be derived from the short-run average total cost (SRATC) curve?
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read David Trainer’s Sysco Feasts on Economies of Scale for Strong Competitive Advantage (Links to an external site.) as well as Chapter 8 of the textbook. Based on this information, respond to the following: How can the long-run average cost (LRAC) curve be derived from the short-run […]
Why would marginal productivity decline after a certain level of production? How can this problem of diminishing returns or marginal productivity be reduced or removed?
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 7 of the textbook. Sarah owns a bakery that has four ovens, one full-time exempt administrative employee, and eight part-time hourly bakers. Based on this information, respond to the following: Distinguish between the short run and the long run. What will differentiate the short run […]
What are the market conditions? Are there too many firms to serve a small population? Is there a huge population demanding the product or service, but not many firms are supplying in the market?
Building Mid-Size Hybrid Sedan Research the automative industry and write up a description of the market Research Topic: Building Mid-Size Hybrid Sedan that is is lower cost but comes with additional safety features to protect consumers. Manufacturing plant located within India. We’re an external company{headquartered outside the country} 1) What are the market conditions? Are […]
What are the economics effects of immigration on the US economy?
The immigration is becoming a very hot issue in the US. What are the economics effects of immigration on the US economy? Make sure your name, Econ 200 – 70 and page numbers are on every page.
How does that growth rate compare to our long run average growth rate of about 3%?
Visit the Bureau of Economic Analysis Web site, www.bea.gov (Links to an external site.), and access the BEA interactively by selecting: Under “Principal Federal Economic Indicators,” select “Gross Domestic Product” and then Select the orange button, “Explore Product View” Scroll down and select “Interactive Data, then GDP and the National Income and Product Account (NIPA) Historical Tables.” […]
Do you think University of Sasketchwan was right in closing the campus and offering remote classes only? If so, why?
Should Government Intervene in Classic Market Failure Facing Colleges as a result of the Pandemic? Read the article that is attached to this document and also linked below and respond to the questions below with a 1-2 page essay, providing concise arguments for he merits of your position. BE SURE to include supporting market data […]
How equitable and efficient is the US economy-Is the Gini coefficient a good measure of economic inequality-What aspects of inequality does it miss?
Students should post a short, relevant essay related to that week’s material: it should open with a topic, briefly defend that thesis, and have a useful title. You may write an essay about anything related to this week’s material, so you do not need to respond one of my prompts. If your post does originate […]
