finding the efficient level of abatement
given a table of info with level of abatement in percent, total cost in dollars, and total benefit in dollars how do you identitfy what the most efficient level of abatement is by general economic criteria? with this data how do you perform the cost benefit test to tell if at a given percentage level abatement is effiecient? ...continues
healthcare - fat tax based on BMI
I am writing an essay on implimenting a fat tax based on BMI levels. i need help with discussing whether it would be equitable and efficient to price descriminate based on BMI (charge higher prices to indivituals with higher BMIs) in this i need to discuss adverse selection, the economics of health insurance, and specific connec ...continues
Explain the operations of the Federal Reserve
As a member of the Federal Reserve you are speaking with a group of newly elected members of Congress to explain your operations. The members of Congress have asked you to address the following issues. The Federal Reserve has traditionally conducted open market operations through the purchase and sale of government bonds. In ...continues
summarize and critique a recent article or editorial piece on monetary policy from a major newspaper, magazine, or website. You should provide the complete reference for the item you are examining (including the url if it is available online). Your analysis should be between 400 and 700 words.
Import and Export; Competition Among Traders; Trade Restrictions and Recession
1. Will a country do better importing or exporting a good for which it has a comparative advantage? Why? 2. Why does competition among traders affect how much of the gains to trade are given to the countries involved in the trade? 3. If you were economic adviser to a coun ...continues
Economics discussion questions
1. of the six roles of government listed: a) Providing a stable institutional framework; b) Promote effective and workable competition; c) Correct for externalities; d) Ensure for economic stability and growth; e) Provide for public goods; f) Adjust for undesired market results. Which do you believe is the most controversial? ...continues
Economics discussion questions
• What is the current state of the US trade deficit? Is this a concern? • What is the current state of the dollar versus other international currencies? What has been the trend for the last six months? • What is the size of the national debt? Is this a concern? • Is the federal government curren ...continues
the book is not good at explaining or giving examples of these problems
What kind of policy could you use to make housing available to low-income individuals that would not have problems of rent-control?
Suppose the 2 rival "Super Stores", Walmart and Target both adopt price matching policies. If people can find lower advertised prices on any items they sell, then they will match the lower prices. Explain why this policy might not be good news for consumers.
