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... external terms of trade that began in 1973-4 with the quadrupling of the world price of oil. The latter's adverse impact was clear and direct, the Philippines being dependent on imported oil for over 90 per cent of its energy requirements. At about the same time, the world commodity boom of 1972-4 e ...
... external terms of trade that began in 1973-4 with the quadrupling of the world price of oil. The latter's adverse impact was clear and direct, the Philippines being dependent on imported oil for over 90 per cent of its energy requirements. At about the same time, the world commodity boom of 1972-4 e ...
AP ch26 pt
... 85. Inflation caused by an increase in aggregate spending is referred to as: A. Cost-push inflation B. Anticipated inflation C. Demand-pull inflation D. Hyperinflation 87. A statement that is often used to describe demand-pull inflation is: A. "A rising tide lifts all boats" B. "Money is easily earn ...
... 85. Inflation caused by an increase in aggregate spending is referred to as: A. Cost-push inflation B. Anticipated inflation C. Demand-pull inflation D. Hyperinflation 87. A statement that is often used to describe demand-pull inflation is: A. "A rising tide lifts all boats" B. "Money is easily earn ...
The Euro and European Economic Conditions
... The creation of the euro should now be recognized as an experiment that has led to the sovereign debt crisis in several countries, the fragile condition of major European banks, the high levels of unemployment, and the large trade deficits that now exist in most Eurozone countries. Although the Euro ...
... The creation of the euro should now be recognized as an experiment that has led to the sovereign debt crisis in several countries, the fragile condition of major European banks, the high levels of unemployment, and the large trade deficits that now exist in most Eurozone countries. Although the Euro ...
PDF - Brown Brothers Harriman
... target for the overnight funds rate to a new range of . % to . %. The move was so well telegraphed and anticipated that prior to the decision, the futures market had placed a % probability on the Fed acting, a degree of certainty rare‐ ly seen in financial markets. Reaction was therefore subdued ...
... target for the overnight funds rate to a new range of . % to . %. The move was so well telegraphed and anticipated that prior to the decision, the futures market had placed a % probability on the Fed acting, a degree of certainty rare‐ ly seen in financial markets. Reaction was therefore subdued ...
Macroeconomic Effects of Fiscal Consolidation
... provide a limited monetary stimulus because interest rates are already near zero. Moreover, if many countries adjust simultaneously, the output costs are likely to be greater—since not all countries can reduce the value of their currency and increase net exports at the same time. Our simulations sug ...
... provide a limited monetary stimulus because interest rates are already near zero. Moreover, if many countries adjust simultaneously, the output costs are likely to be greater—since not all countries can reduce the value of their currency and increase net exports at the same time. Our simulations sug ...
Further Reforms after the “BIG BANG”: The JGB Market
... a. Target Amount of Bank Reserves with Short-Term Interest Rate Fluctuating b. Target Short-Term Interest Rate with Bank Reserves Fluctuating With well-functioning government bond markets, second alternative becomes the norm among industrialized countries ...
... a. Target Amount of Bank Reserves with Short-Term Interest Rate Fluctuating b. Target Short-Term Interest Rate with Bank Reserves Fluctuating With well-functioning government bond markets, second alternative becomes the norm among industrialized countries ...
Exam 4 outline notes
... A. Economists since the time of Adam Smith have generally argued that freer economies are likely to be more productive. B. Economic freedom is complex and very difficult to measure. C. Measure of economic freedom developed by Fraser Institute indicates consistency of the legal structure and policies ...
... A. Economists since the time of Adam Smith have generally argued that freer economies are likely to be more productive. B. Economic freedom is complex and very difficult to measure. C. Measure of economic freedom developed by Fraser Institute indicates consistency of the legal structure and policies ...
This Paper - World Review of Business Research
... secession of East Pakistan from Pakistan in December 1971. The new government took oath on December 1971 with new challenges to solve the chronic problems such as implementation of land and labor reforms, education, health, industry, banking legislation, agriculture sector reforms and administration ...
... secession of East Pakistan from Pakistan in December 1971. The new government took oath on December 1971 with new challenges to solve the chronic problems such as implementation of land and labor reforms, education, health, industry, banking legislation, agriculture sector reforms and administration ...
Africa is taking over the “7% growth club”
... Since January, sterling has lost around 5-6% of its value against the dollar and the euro (see Figure 1). A weaker exchange rate feeds through to businesses via higher import costs, particularly of raw materials. But one of the key findings of our latest global CEO Survey (see Figure 3) was that UK ...
... Since January, sterling has lost around 5-6% of its value against the dollar and the euro (see Figure 1). A weaker exchange rate feeds through to businesses via higher import costs, particularly of raw materials. But one of the key findings of our latest global CEO Survey (see Figure 3) was that UK ...
14.02 Quiz 1 Solutions Fall 2004 Multiple-Choice Questions (30/100 points)
... 9) Suppose that investment (I) in the goods market is not responsive to the interest rate (that is, I does not depend on the interest rate at all). Then A) The IS curve is a vertical line and monetary policy is very effective in raising output. B) The IS curve is a horizontal line and monetary polic ...
... 9) Suppose that investment (I) in the goods market is not responsive to the interest rate (that is, I does not depend on the interest rate at all). Then A) The IS curve is a vertical line and monetary policy is very effective in raising output. B) The IS curve is a horizontal line and monetary polic ...
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... With the banks as the biggest group of private creditors, ‘voluntary’ debt relief for Greece totalling 21 percent of outstanding claims was agreed upon. (e) The last euro crisis summit to date was held on 26 October 2011. Prior to the summit rising spreads on Italian and Spanish government bonds led ...
... With the banks as the biggest group of private creditors, ‘voluntary’ debt relief for Greece totalling 21 percent of outstanding claims was agreed upon. (e) The last euro crisis summit to date was held on 26 October 2011. Prior to the summit rising spreads on Italian and Spanish government bonds led ...
feedback-rule policy - Iowa State University Department of Economics
... A fixed-rule policy proposed by Milton Friedman is to keep the quantity of money growing at a constant rate regardless of the state of the economy. ...
... A fixed-rule policy proposed by Milton Friedman is to keep the quantity of money growing at a constant rate regardless of the state of the economy. ...
Ch12
... Inflation is watched very closely by the Fed. Any sign of inflation makes Fed increase interest rates. Higher real interest rates slow down the economy and lower future profits. Higher real interest rates lower the price of bonds and shift the demand away from stocks to bonds, lowering stock prices. ...
... Inflation is watched very closely by the Fed. Any sign of inflation makes Fed increase interest rates. Higher real interest rates slow down the economy and lower future profits. Higher real interest rates lower the price of bonds and shift the demand away from stocks to bonds, lowering stock prices. ...
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... Keynes: interest rates should be in a narrow band: when interest high, people expect it to fall. Keynes: If interest rates rise, then the price of a bond falls. So if ie↑, expect a capital loss from bonds. Baumol & Tobin showed transactions and precautionary demand are also sensitive to the in ...
... Keynes: interest rates should be in a narrow band: when interest high, people expect it to fall. Keynes: If interest rates rise, then the price of a bond falls. So if ie↑, expect a capital loss from bonds. Baumol & Tobin showed transactions and precautionary demand are also sensitive to the in ...
ABOUT THE EXAM Multiple Choice Questions—two thirds of total
... increase i n real interest rates due to increased demand by government for loanable funds— crowding out results, which may reduce long-run growth. Also adds to our national debt, requiring substantial interest payments, some going abroad. ...
... increase i n real interest rates due to increased demand by government for loanable funds— crowding out results, which may reduce long-run growth. Also adds to our national debt, requiring substantial interest payments, some going abroad. ...
Flash Note United States: Monetary policy
... the basis of economic, financial or political changes, currency fluctuations, the remaining term, market conditions, the volatility and solvency of the issuer or the benchmark issuer. Some investments may not be readily realizable since the market in the securities can be illiquid. Moreover, exchang ...
... the basis of economic, financial or political changes, currency fluctuations, the remaining term, market conditions, the volatility and solvency of the issuer or the benchmark issuer. Some investments may not be readily realizable since the market in the securities can be illiquid. Moreover, exchang ...
Four observations on secular stagnation
... if everyone believes the bank’s promise – which they will not do for very long, in any case. So you see my concern. Suppose that the economy really needs a 4% inflation target, but the central bank says: “That seems kind of radical, so let’s be more cautious and only target 2%”. This sounds prudent, ...
... if everyone believes the bank’s promise – which they will not do for very long, in any case. So you see my concern. Suppose that the economy really needs a 4% inflation target, but the central bank says: “That seems kind of radical, so let’s be more cautious and only target 2%”. This sounds prudent, ...
Monetary policy and business fluctuations
... What is the basis for GGL-S’s argument that some form of wage rigidity is central to business fluctuations? Based on GGL-S and G, discuss the merits of using fiscal policy to stabilize the economy. Try also to include additional arguments, in both directions, that are not included in their analysis. ...
... What is the basis for GGL-S’s argument that some form of wage rigidity is central to business fluctuations? Based on GGL-S and G, discuss the merits of using fiscal policy to stabilize the economy. Try also to include additional arguments, in both directions, that are not included in their analysis. ...
doc - Brown University
... • the diffusion of the Industrial Revolution was geographically unequal – it started in the late 18th century in Britain then spread to Germany and the United States, then continued to other countries by the late 19th century, and reached the rest of the world in the 20th century • around 1970 the u ...
... • the diffusion of the Industrial Revolution was geographically unequal – it started in the late 18th century in Britain then spread to Germany and the United States, then continued to other countries by the late 19th century, and reached the rest of the world in the 20th century • around 1970 the u ...
DOES DEVALUATION LEAD TO ECONOMIC RECOVERY OR
... the period 1965-80 by Edwards (1986) suggested that real devaluations have a small contractionary effect in the short run but are neutral in the long run. However in a broad survey of the empirical evidence, Kamin (1988) concluded that there was no empirical evidence to support the claim that devalu ...
... the period 1965-80 by Edwards (1986) suggested that real devaluations have a small contractionary effect in the short run but are neutral in the long run. However in a broad survey of the empirical evidence, Kamin (1988) concluded that there was no empirical evidence to support the claim that devalu ...
The Aggregate Demand for Housing in the U.S.
... – P-value is probability of rejecting null hypothesis, confidence level of 99.99% ...
... – P-value is probability of rejecting null hypothesis, confidence level of 99.99% ...
SU_12_Study Guide 2
... 11. What is total factor productivity? What does it tell us? Why is it important? It’s a measure of output changes not caused by observable inputs. It tells how GDP changes as a result of changes in technology. It is important because it is the most closely aligned with Median income levels. 12. The ...
... 11. What is total factor productivity? What does it tell us? Why is it important? It’s a measure of output changes not caused by observable inputs. It tells how GDP changes as a result of changes in technology. It is important because it is the most closely aligned with Median income levels. 12. The ...
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... economy. In Greece government employees built homes with their credit-financed income and in Spain the construction workers paid taxes out of their credit financed wages to the state. In addition, the Spanish state collected a property tax, whose revenue increased enormously during the real estate b ...
... economy. In Greece government employees built homes with their credit-financed income and in Spain the construction workers paid taxes out of their credit financed wages to the state. In addition, the Spanish state collected a property tax, whose revenue increased enormously during the real estate b ...