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What is the central economic problem?

The central economic problem is scarcity which leads to an opportunity cost. In simple words human wants are infinite but resources are finite (having said that we need to distinguish between human wants ...

Answered by Vasiliki T. Economics tutor
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Why did productivity in the UK remained stagnant after 2007?

Up until 2007 productivity in the UK had been rising at a satisfactory level, however after that it remained stagnant until today. Evidence shows that if the UK’s pre-2007 trend had continued, productivit...

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What is the impact of a price ceiling on a market equilibrium?

Define a price ceiling as a maximum price that a seller is allowed to charge for a good or service. Examples include rent controls and medication.Assume that we are currently at an equilibrium where p=p* ...

Answered by Balram S. Economics tutor
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The UK suffers from a persistent balance of trade deficit. what can the government do to rectify this and balance the trade figures?

Introduction- say what the trade balance is, '  the difference between the value of a country's imports and exports for a given period'.
first way to solve it- devalue the currency like we did in 19...

Answered by Brendan P. Economics tutor
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The price of coffee beans rose from $1.15 to $1.40 between June and August 2017. A possible cause of this rise is: a) Improved weather conditions in coffee-growing countries; b) An increase in national minimum wage in coffee growing countries.

The correct answer is b).The price mechanism is defined as the interaction between supply and demand for a good, which determines price such that quantities supplied and demanded are equal.An increase in ...

Answered by Geoffrey S. Economics tutor
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