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Movers & Shakers Co. is very keen on investing in a Wind Farm in the energy sector in Dominica. 1. List and explain 3 factors of productivity that Movers & Shakers Co. can bring with their investment. [3 marks each] 2. Explain carefully why productivity is key determinant of Dominica’s standard of living. [10 marks] 3. Discuss the relevance of productive efficiency and allocative efficiency in the growth process.

QUESTION 1 Assume a Cobb-Douglas production with capital share 1/3; total factor productivity equal to 1, total population in an economy is equal to 1, depreciation rate is 5 percent and saving rate is 10 percent. Then the steady-state level of capital is about:  a. 0.8 b. 1.6 c.1.3 d.2.8 e. 0.3Question 2  If a natural disaster destroys a large portion of a country's capital stock but the saving and depreciation rates are unchanged, the Solow model predicts that the economy will grow and eventually reach:a. A lower steady-state level of output than it would have before the disasterb. None of these answers is correctC. The same steady-state level of output as it would have before the disasterd. A higher steady-state level of output than it would have before the disaster e. Not enough information is given QUESTION 3 Suppose you are given the data for Brazil and Portugal. In Brazil, the saving rate is 0.1 and the depreciation rate is 0.1, while in Portugal saving rate is 0.2 and the…

1.Explain what are economic systems? In your explanation, give indication regarding the role of an economic system 2. Discuss the nature of a Planned economic system? Your discussion should include:Ownership and Control of resources and Essential Decision making. 3. Give three (3) advantages and disadvantages of Planned Economies and Market economies. 4. Discuss the essential features of a mixed economy 5.Differentiate clearly between a Planned Economic System and a Free Market Economic System.

(6) List and describe the 4 types of economic systems. In your description, be sure to define what an economic system is. (7) Why are the ideas of supply and demand important to our economy? Hint: consider that we operate as a mixed economic system. Why are supply and demand important in this system? (8) As a defining piece of the United States economy, competition is important. What are the two possible results from competition? (9) List and describe the 4 pieces of the business cycle. (10) List and describe the 2 ways economists measure our economy.

"Innovation by the Entrepreneur" argued Schumpeter, leads to gales of "creative destruction" as innovations cause old inventories, ideas, technologies, skills, and equipment to become obsolete. The question is not "how capitalism administers existing structures,…[but] how it creates and destroys them." This creative destruction, he believed, causes continuous progress and improves the standards of living for everyone." Joseph Alois Schumpeter, 1883-1950Links to an external site. In terms a little more modern than Shumpater's, Dr. Abhijeett Desai explains that the predominant form of innovation can look disruptive, but is, in fact, transformational innovation. Explore Dr. Desai's thinking in Transformative Innovations vs. Disruptive InnovationLinks to an external site..

List down the important ideas/concepts presente. Globalization is the term used to describe how countries are becoming more interconnected economically and culturally. Globalization is an international process driven by trade, investment technology, and finances; this process affects culture, political systems, economic development and prosperity, and human physical well-being worldwide. Globalization is not new, though. For thousands of years, people and later corporations bought from and sold to each other at great distances. One such example is the thin silk road across central Asia that connected China and Europe during the middle ages. Still, what exactly has driven globalization over the past 20 years? These have been significant developments in both communications and transport technologies. The introduction of specialized bulk carriers and container ships has helped reduce the cost of transportation and significantly increase the volume of world trade.  Recent developments in…

Explain how do the following events affect the emergence of globalization and interconnections among people. 1. The Olympics began in ancient Greece and continue today. 2. Organization such as the red cross can respond more swiftly to disasters around the world 3. The FIFA world cup has more viewers than any other sporting event in the world 4. The united nations promoting cooperation in many areas, including human rights, peace, and economic development. 5. Travel and tourism elastic change of money cultures ideas and knowledge.

List down the important ideas/concepts. Globalization is the term used to describe how countries are becoming more interconnected economically and culturally. Globalization is an international process driven by trade, investment technology, and finances; this process affects culture, political systems, economic development and prosperity, and human physical well-being worldwide. Globalization is not new, though. For thousands of years, people and later corporations bought from and sold to each other at great distances. One such example is the thin silk road across central Asia that connected China and Europe during the middle ages. Still, what exactly has driven globalization over the past 20 years? These have been significant developments in both communications and transport technologies. The introduction of specialized bulk carriers and container ships has helped reduce the cost of transportation and significantly increase the volume of world trade.  Recent developments in…

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GEOGRAPHY GRADE 11 SEPTEMBER 2019 Question 1 1.1 Choose the correct concept/ term from COLUMN B that matches with the statements/ descriptions in COLUMNA (1.1.1 - 1.1.7). Only write the correct letter next to the number, for example 1.1.1 K. COLUMN A Combines life expectancy, level of education and GDP per capita. COLUMN B 1.1.1 A. Globalisation B. Trade barrier 1.1.2 Rules established by countries to protect their own economy from competition. C. Trade bloc D. Development aid E. HDI 1.1.3 Factory where people work long hours in poor conditions for iow pay. F. Phantom aid G. Sweatshop 1.1.4 Group of countries that have agreed to trade with one another. H. Terms of trade 1.1.5 A wealthy country provides help to a developing country with fewer resources. 1.1.6 Government-imposed regulations that restrict international trade to protect home industries. |(7x1) (7) 1.1.7 Happens when debt money is written off. roct word from the choices given in brackets. Write only of vour

QUESTION 93 Use the figure below to answer the next question. c+ TA N ܐ܂ Capital Goods x B D Consumer Goods Economic growth is best represented by a a. b. move from Z to X along AB. move from X on AB to Y on CD. C. shift of the production possibilities frontier from CD to AB. d. move from X to Z along AB. e. None of the above Click Save and Submit to save and submit. Click Save All Answers to save all answers.

When the natural economic growth process begins in a capitalist economy A. the prices of capital goods fall relative to prices of consumer goods  B. the demand for saving increases ( i.e. - the demand curve for saving shifts to the right on the market diagram) C. the consumption/savings ratio rises D. the quantity of consumer goods produced temporarily decreases

1) The following public policies can facilitate economic growth in an economy. Give a definition for each policy. a. Distributive  b. Redistributive  c. Regulatory and substantive policies

TRUE or FALSE 11. A high fertility rate reduces the per capita income, be it the Gross National Income per Capita or the Gross Domestic Product per capita.  12. The natural environment can bring about an increase or decrease in the population growth rate.  13. Rapid population growth does not necessarily reflect market failure.  14. Urbanization and localized economies lead to resource immobility  15. The most relevant advantage of locating a firm in an Industrial District is knowledge spillover.  16. The K -12 Program added years to basic education but Philippines student learning still lags behind many East Asian countries.  17. Investment in human capital is beneficial in the short run but investment in physical capital is beneficial in the long run.  18. Centralized urbanization leads to underdeveloped peripheral economies.  19. Improving hard infrastructures rather than soft infrastructures is absolutely a…

ESSAY: Discuss the importance of Science and Technology in Nation Building.

Which of the following best describes an entrepreneur?a. A person who works as an office clerk at a major corporationb. A person who combines the factors of production to produce innovative productsc. A special type of capitald. Wealthy individuals who provide savings that stimulates the economy

1. What should be the administrative arrangement to attain sustainable entrepreneurship development? (You should be able to discuss the highlights of sustainable development by providing a matrix that includes a program, policies, in-charge, time frame) a. Central Government led or devolved to LGU's b. Political units and politicians or administrative machinery

explain how business contributes to society at large, share a minimum of four benefits and briefly explain why or how you think these things are benefits.

Essay 1. Describe the circular flow of the Economy. Also describe in detail how each of the resources is used in the productive process. What do the owners of the resources receive in payment?

Why did the Great Leap Forward fail? a. Crop failures and poor planning b. Privatization of companies owned by the government c. US tried to enlarge its influence in Asia. d. The strategy deviated drastically from a similar strategy implemented in the Soviet Union.   The demographic dividend has three main effects on economic growth. Which of the following is NOT one of theseeffects?a. mechanical effect c. savings effectb. social effect d. human capital effect

In economics, what does capital correspond to?Select one:a. Money.b. To the productive factors supplied by nature.c. To productive factors that have been produced by other factors.d. To economic resources that are primary.e. To the inflation of each market.

The four factors of production that produce economic activity are ______. a. Corporations, small businesses, marketing and technology b. Interest rates, unemployment, taxes and growth c. Machines, buildings, money and capital d. Land, labor, capital and enterprise

Explain the difference between "capital", "human capital", and "financial capital"?

Economic mobility refers to __________________. A company's ability to pay its bills from cash or from assets that can be turned into cash very quic   Recessions (caused by Capitalism?) make things worse for the poor because they are so vulnerable to price fluctuations   We are losing the middle class and the U.S. is becoming more separated into rich and/vs. poor.   The ability of an individual, family or some other group to improve (or lower) their economic status—usually measured in income.   A company's ability to pay its bills from cash or from assets that can be turned into cash very quickly

3. Many people say that businesspeople do not do enough for society. Some students choose to go into the public sector instead of business because they want to help others. However, businesspeople say that they do more to help others than nonprofit groups do because they provide jobs for people rather than giving them charity. Furthermore, they believe businesses create all the wealth that nonprofit groups distribute. a. How can you find some middle ground in this debate to show that both business- people and those who work for nonprofit organizations contribute to society and need to work together more closely to help people? b. How could you use the concepts of Adam Smith to heip illustrate your position?

Which of the following best describe what we mean byresources in economics?   A. The natural resources, like water and trees.     B. The factors of production used to produce goods and services.     C. The human resources, like workers.     D. The capital resources, like tools and buildings.

1.differentiate Entrepreneurs and businessmen. 2. Give 5 big roles of technology in the business section 3. What are the benefits of having technology and entrepreneurship in our modern world?

Complete an internet search and find additional reliable articles about public policy, entrepreneurship, and microenterprise. Some suggested keywords are "entrepreneurship policy framework," "youth economic opportunities," "microenterprise and encouraging entrepreneurship." Then write 1-2 paragraphs in response to the following questions: How does pubtic policy impact entrepreneurs? What are some specific examles of policies and programs that support new and existing small businesses? What additional policy considerations can support the development of entrepreneurial skils among young people?

Please help reply to this discussion . needs to be a minimum of 150 words. thank you "Free market economies stimulate economic growth because the entrepreneur has incentive to work, that is, profit. When a business owner can obtain the rewards of their hard work, they are instantly more motivated than if they cannot. In a state-directed economy, whether or not the business is doing well, the person running the business will make the same amount of money. If the business does really well, the person in charge will not receive the same benefit as they would if it was their own enterprise.  Another reason that free market economies stimulate growth is because they allow supply and demand to create competition, which helps ensure that the best goods and services are provided to consumers (Investopedia, 2023). Without competition, a company can monopolize a market with little incentive to innovate their product. People may still purchase said product but that's because it's the only one…

4.1 A ________ provides money that does not need to be repaid. It is intended to promote renewable energy projects and is primarily available to commercial, industrial, utility, are educational institutions. a. Loan b. Incentive c. Grant d. Lease 4.2 In 1838 the photovoltaic  industry was started when Alexandre Edmund Becquerel discovered ______. a. The Becquerel principle b. The photovoltaic effect c. Solar radiation d. Solar irradiance 4.3 A(n) _______ converts DC electricity to AC electricity. a. Converter b. Inventer c. Coupler d. Transformer   4.4 A ______  system collects solar radiation from the sun and converts it directly into DC (direct current) electricity. a. Solar thermal b. Solar architectural c. Photovoltaic d. Radiator