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Economics
A Level

Explain the possible causes of deflation in an economy. (15 Marks)

It is first necessary to define deflation. Deflation is a reduction in the general level of prices in an economy. It can be measured by indices such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which takes the price...

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Can you explain income elasticity of demand?

Income elasticity of demand (YED) is the relationship between a change in quantity demanded for a good and the change in real income. some goods are normal and some inferior. Normal means a rise in income...

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Despite a plunge in the value of Sterling during 2016, the UK managed to post the highest current account deficit on record. Why did the plunge in sterling not translate into a reduction in the CA deficit?

J-Curve Effect: In the short run, the fall in the value of the pound will increase the cost of importing goods and it will take time for demand to shift to domestic sources. In addition some goods cannot ...

Answered by Callum W. Economics tutor
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How does an increase in the interest rate affect the level of investment?

The key to answering this question is understanding that interest rates determine the cost of borrowing. If you borrow £1000 to buy a car at 10% annualised interest rate, your cost of borrowing would be l...

Answered by James G. Economics tutor
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What factors affect supply of a good or service?

An easy way to remember factors that affect supply of a good or service is by using the acronym "PINTS WC".

Productivity. The more productive the firm's factors of resources are, the more...

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