Keynesian Economics Before World War II the economy was in ruins. The great depression was tearing the country apart. With twenty-five percent unemployment and poverty at an all time high, it was time for a change from the passive economics of the past. WWII led to a stimulation of the economy through spending and the economy thrived. Keynesian theories were correct and the United States adapted it's policies to Keynes's ideas. Keynesian economics are a worthy foundation to modern macroeconomics
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McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), the business and economics research arm of McKinsey & Company, was established in 1990 to develop a deeper understanding of the evolving global economy. Our goal is to provide leaders in the commercial, public, and social sectors with the facts and insights on which to base management and policy decisions. MGI research combines the disciplines of economics and management, employing the analytical tools of economics with the insights of business leaders. Our “micro-to-macro”
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Why has world trade grown faster than world output? By Mark Dean of the Bank’s International Economic Analysis Division and Maria Sebastia-Barriel of the Bank’s Structural Economic Analysis Division. Between 1980 and 2002, world trade has more than tripled while world output has ‘only’ doubled. The rise in trade relative to output is common across countries and regions, although the relative growth in trade and output varies greatly. This article attempts to explain why the ratio of world trade
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The UNDP Human Development Report (HDR) for 2011 focuses on the intertwined issues of sustainability and equity. While most countries have achieved substantial development gains since 1970, the 2011 HDR draws attention to evidence that raises questions about the sustainability and distribution of these benefits. Human Development Index: Encouraging Progress Most countries have made great strides in living standards over the past 30 to 40 years. The UNDP’s Human Development Index (HDI) increased
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attempts could be made to calculate the value of currently unexploited mining opportunities in unclaimed territory in Antarctica, the same opportunities on Mars would not be considered a part of the world economy – even if currently exploited in some way – and could be considered of latent value only in the same way as uncreated intellectual property, such as a previously unconceived invention. It is common to limit questions of the world economy exclusively to human economic activity, and the world
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Resources used for production 1. Labor 2. Natural resources 3. Capital | Gross Domestic Products (GDP) | Total production of goods and services within the borders of a country | Comparison of GDP per capita3 steps | 1. Calculate the GDP per capita ( GDP/population) 2. Convert to a common currency 3. Adjust for the differences in the purchasing power of the currency per country | Economic growth | Growth in production | Welfare/well-being | The sense of contentment or satisfaction people
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Utrecht, the Netherlands Author: A.D. Hollaar Project-Coordinator: J.H.J.Lukkezen Course-Coordinator: dr. C. Remery Course: Applied Economics Research Course Date: 13th of November, 2011 University: University Utrecht, the Netherlands Author: A.D. Hollaar Project-Coordinator: J.H.J.Lukkezen Course-Coordinator: dr. C. Remery Course: Applied Economics Research Course Date: 13th of November, 2011 Table of Contents Abstract 2 Introduction 3 Section I: Theory 5 1.1 Sovereign
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I. Economics a. What is economics Definition: Economics is a social science that deals with human wants and their satisfaction. Ps: It's not a natural science so it's not accurate because it change all the time b. Basic problem * Want are unlimited Resources are limited => scarcity: It's a situation where the demand for resources exceeds the available supply * Solution => Make the better choices to manage resources. Example: I have £50. Which one should I choice
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Return, Risk and The Security Market Line - An Introduction to Risk and Return Whether it is investing, driving or just walking down the street, everyone exposes themselves to risk. Your personality and lifestyle play a big role in how much risk you are comfortably able to take on. If you invest in stocks and have trouble sleeping at night, you are probably taking on too much risk. (For more insight, see A Guide to Portfolio Construction.) Risk is defined as the chance that an investment's actual
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