Bond values
In a rising interest rate environment, how would bond values change over time? As a bond investor, what measures would you take to manage rate risk?
Economics
Monetary and fiscal policy
As you have learned in Unit 8 (this week), monetary and fiscal policy play important roles in economic stimulation and or stabilization. In this regard: Start with a brief introduction that explains use of Government policy to control the economy. When is it appropriate to use monetary and fiscal policy …
Monetary and fiscal policy
As you have learned in Unit 8 (this week), monetary and fiscal policy play important roles in economic stimulation and or stabilization. In this regard: Start with a brief introduction that explains use of Government policy to control the economy. When is it appropriate to use monetary and fiscal policy …
Indirect and direct cost.
Define and discuss the difference between indirect and direct cost. Provide an example of each and communicate your own understanding.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the broadest measure of output for an economy. However, GDP does not perfectly measure well-being of a nation and its citizens’ welfare. Discuss what GDP is and what it measures? Discuss what the shortcomings (limitations) of GDP as a measure of well-being and welfare of …
GDP tend to decline during recessions
Several macroeconomic variables decline during recessions. One of these variables is the GDP. a. What other variables, besides real GDP, tend to decline during recessions? Given the definition of real GDP and its components, explain the declines in these economic variables which are to be expected. b. Empirical studies indicate that the long-run trend …
