Question 1The population of country consists of workers and pensioners. The population share of workers is and the population share of pensioners is (normalize the mass of the population to 1). There is only one consumption good, which is non-storable. Only workers can produce the consumption good, whereas pensioners depend on transfers from workers. Transfers are administered by the central government which can impose a tax rate of t 2 ...
Question 1: Supply and Demand DiagramMicroeconomics Case Study: Supply and Demand "Coffee Prices set to Soar" 1. a) Draw and completely label a Supply and Demand diagram. Clearly indicate the equilibrium price (Pe) and the equilibrium quantity (Qe) on your graph. You do not need to use actual numbers for your price and quantity, just use Pe and Qe. Lastly, label your graph the "World Market for Coffee" on the x-axis. [3 marks] b)...
Module summary content and aimsInternational Trade Finance and Investment. This is an exciting module which looks at the global importance of international financial markets, trade, and governance With global trade expected to almost triple by 2050. International Trade Finance and Investment will be the life blood of this expanding and fast paced global market. This module prepares students for today`s changing landscape of international fina...
Question 1: Ultimatum GameSuppose two players are asked to split £1000 in a way that is agreeable to both. Suppose Ayo is the one that splits the £1000 and Silvie is the one who decides to accept or reject. For instance, if Ayo says £200, they are offering Silvie a split of the £1000 that gives £800 to Ayo and £200&Acir...
TaskTim is a baker who produces doughnuts. He can access labour at a rate of $2 per hour, and capital at a rate of $0.25 per machine hour. He produces doughnuts according to Q = L + K0.5. If the bakery is operating with an optimal factor allocation, and producing 40 doughnuts per day, determine the average total cost of a doughnut. The bakery employs one worker, Anil, who consumes doughnuts (d) and other goods (y) with utility U(d,y) =...
Question instructionsUpload a single master report file (in pdf format) which should include all your answers, graphs, diagrams, Vensim stock-flow screen shots, equations, explanations for each question. Make sure you include the names of all group members in the master pdf file. Use Vensim to develop the simulation models for all the questions. Include all the Vensim files related to each question and name them appropriately. The Vensim...
Assessment QuestionsAssessment Questions Make a list of those factors that determine the contestability of a particular air route. (20%) Demonstrate your understanding of dead weight loss in relation to the previoulsy regulated airline industry where airlines had monopolies on routes. How has the deregulation of the aviation industry solved that and who benefits from that solution the most? (illustrate) (20%) In the UK, train oper...
Goals of the AssignmentThere are two main goals for this assignment. First, it is meant to help improve your understanding of the mechanics of the Solow growth model that we covered in the first half of the class and to make sure you don’t forget about it before the final. Second, since many jobs for economics majors require at least a basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, it is also meant to give you some practice with some of Excel&rsquo...
Task Writing your Assignment: This report assignment must be completed individually. You must use the Harvard referencing system. Your work must indicate the number of words you have used on the cover page. Written assignments must not exceed the specified maximum number of words. When a written assignment is marked, the excessive use of words beyond the word limit is reflected in the academic judgement of the piece of work which results in...
Question: Description: This individual project will be based on the simulation exercise using the simulation tool at the following link: http://www-01.glendale.edu/mmaier/macropolicy/index.html Utilising the simulation tool, you will prepare a report that (i) outlines a recommended policy response to the issue that the Treasury requires your guidance on, and (ii) contains a run-through of your simulation experience in a scenario with random...
Task 1Task 1 Question 1a.Using your knowledge of managerial economics, elaborate on the following statements:i.The amount of profits is entirely under the control of the manager.ii.  A firm may sacrifice short-run profits for long-run growth and profitability. Question 2a.Describe market equilibrium using relevant graphs and discuss market surplus and market shortage. b.Suppose there are 100 identical self-service gaso...
Supply-side shockAssume you are in a small open economy with flexible exchange rates. The economy experiences a permanent positive demand shock. Draw the PC ?MR, the IS ?RX and the ERU ?AD graphs to help you explain the path back to medium run equilibrium. Draw a graph of the real exchange rate over time and give a brief explanation of its path. How does the medium run equilibrium vary from that in the closed economy? Oil ...
Causes of the Coffee CrisisTHE COFFEE CRISIS OF 2000 TO 2004 The cultivating, processing and retailing of coffee is a big industry. Yet, the late 1990s and early 2000s marked something of a crisis for coffee producers. During this period the world supply of coffee rose relative to demand, causing a slump in the price. The trend in the average price of coffee (there are many varieties and prices) between 1996 and 2009 was having reached $180 per ...
Importance of Industry Structure on Business EnvironmentThe performance of students is assessed by the assessment method – ‘Individual Coursework’ as appropriate to the level and learning outcome of the assessment protocol. The individual coursework constitutes 100% assessment weighting for this module. Students are required to write an individual coursework/essayby discussing the following questions. Identify one industry from...
Identify and explain how household, business, and government behaviour determine aggregate demand and supply in an economy. Recognise the key factors which contribute to, and detract from long-term economic growth, including market failure and government policy. Illustrate the operation of open and closed economies, and the processes of balance of payments and exchange rate adjustment. Use these principles in an array of cont...