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Evaluate whether monetary policy is the best method of reducing inflation.

DefinitionMonetary policy (3 sections - interest rates, exchange rates, money supply), fiscal policy, inflation (demand and cost driven), supply-side policies. Apply to question always - any relevant exam...

Answered by Luke Y. • Economics tutor

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Describe the market structure for the supermarket industry in the UK. Give reasons for your answer.

The supermarket industry in the UK is typically described as oligopolistic, i.e. the market structure is that of an oligopoly. This is a situation where a few large, interdependent firms dominate. Interde...

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How do you calculate the net social welfare loss due to a negative externality in production?

If there exists a negative externality in the production of a good or service (eg. coal power station emitting greenhouse gases) the Marginal Social Cost (MSC) to society of producing the good will exceed...

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What are the factors affecting Cross-Price Elasticity?

First, it is important to understand the difference between own price elasticity and cross-price elasticity.Own price elasticity concerns about the responsiveness of the the quantity

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Define the term monopoly and outline its characteristics.

Monopoly is a market structure where a single firm controls market's output and market share.
Monopoly's characteristics are the following:There is only one firm in the industry Changes in the firm'...

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