number 1 answer, 9Buss

1. manage exchange rate system is a exchange rate system that is controlled by the government. in manage exchange rate system, government controls and manages the fluctuation of the currency. Government will not allow the currency to appreciate too high or depreciate too low, because it may be unbeneficial for both importers and exporters. example of country that has manage exchange rate system is Canada.

2. Depreciation of currency should have increased the competitiveness of export in the market, but instead of increasing export, the export decreased.

one of the reason for this decrease despite the depreciating currency is the Europe crisis.

in the article, it was said European countries account for 11 percent of the global demand for natural rubber (something that Indonesia produces and exports). Because European countries are now experiencing crisis, they try to reduce import (to reduce their expenses and keep the balance of payment as favourable as possible).

Second reason to this decline might be because the goods produced by Indonesia are mostly raw materials, and they are price elastic.

It means that the goods produced by Indonesia can be easily replaced by products from other country. The quality of products produced by Indonesia might be not as good as other countries'. Because the quality doesn't match up with the other countries', it loses demand even though the price of the product has decreased.

The condition will be different, however, if Indonesia produces goods that are price inelastic such as versatile electronics and gadgets, such as Japan and America.

3. Stability of the Currency (Rupiah) is one of the important factor of growth in Indonesian economy.

If the rupiah of Indonesia is stable, then

- More foreign investment, because investors are looking for country with stable economy good future prospects

- rupiah will be favoured in the market by the speculators. if the speculators buy a lot of rupiahs then the demand for rupiah will keep rising, and rising demand means appreciation of rupiah. Appreciation of rupiah increases the price of export in market. this can be good for the short run; the price is high so Indonesia will earn more. but in the long run, demand for the exports might go down. decreasing demand for export will decrease the production of Indonesian producers and hence it decreases GDP of Indonesia. Decreasing GDP will reduce the growth of Indonesian economy.

- higher investment means government has more money to spend for the welfare and benefit of society (it can be successfully done if there is no corrupt government individuals in Indonesia). Government can use the money to increase the education in Indonesia (to increase literacy rate, which is a parameter for a growth of economy in a country)and improve the health care (increase the life expectancy, another parameter for growth of economy in a country).

number three continuation and four is coming, and i don't know why i cannot post comment..

Sandra

Crisis in World Economy

Activity for the 11B_A2 Students

World economy is facing a problem of second recession. Economic Growth is faultering in world's major economies. Growth forecasts have been downgraded for fast growing economies. Credit rating of developed economies are under pressure. Bond rates are rising, exchange rates are volatile and and signs of revival seems to be distant with business confidence are touching their nadir.

Present your views for the topics mentioned below with facts, references and in the light of theoretical evaluation: Maximum Marks allocation  is 25.

1) Discuss the causes of the economic recession. Angelica

2) Discuss the consequences for the world economy as a result to second wave of recession: Eveline

3) Discuss the role of government in finding the way out of this recession. Jason

4) Evaluate the measure undertaken by the various governments. Chirskevin

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Exporters See Demand Drop Despite Declining Rupiah

Activity for IGCSE Students (9 Business Studies) 

1) Define the managed exchange rate system.[4] 
2) Explain the reasons for fall in export despite of depreciation of Indonesian Currency.[6] 
3) Explain the important factor of growth in Indonesian Economy.[8] 
4) Discuss how the changes in currency exchange rate affects the economic growth of a country.[12]

Corporate Argument

We as the Corporate believe the action of implementing nuclear power on indonesia is the best action. Nuclear power will provide enormous power source with so little and so lot benefits for the society. Nuclear power is by far the most power supplying fuel and only create really tiny pollution. The construction of the nuclear power plan itself would bring a lot of job for the unemployed, giving the government time to figure out other job for the temporary worker. Although the construction need nuclear expert team, but minimal number of them is needed for the construction. The equipment itself is fragile so it leave job opportunity for the jobless to take role as a watcher on latter day of operation. Other than the employment opportunity, we also decide to invest on indonesia, creating a strong alliance between indonesia and our country. The investment itself valued at 10 million dollar US, showing our willingness to have indonesia develop and showing our good incentive on world economy. You government, citizen, environmentalist only need to imagine how beneficial this money is for your development. Surely there are no argument against us as we show our goodwill by providing this technology and our quality assurance on any accident. If this is not enough, we will also fund education and human development, to show our corporate responsibility and our realization on human development as a way to help your country grow and to show how good is our corporate responsibility is. If this is still unsatisfactory for you government and citizen, think about the benefit of cheap electricity for development of business and education. Think of the assurance and comfort, knowing that your electricity would not goes off suddenly. Think of world of more, coming from cheap electricity. Education, entertainment, business, and much more.

We'll end our argument now. Comment and critics are welcomed of course.

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1) Define the short run.[3] 
2) Explain the reasons for the fall in the market value of Thomas Cook.[5] 
3) Discuss the relationship between the share value and health of the firm.[8] 
4) Analyse the reason for failure of the world renown travel company and suggest the solutions to the board of directors.[12] 
5) Apply your knowledge of theories of production and explanation of conditions of the travel firm.[15] 
6) Discuss the possibility of Govt intervention in protecting the firm from bankruptcy. [15]

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Group A: CEO Mr. Johan

                GM1 Miss. Eunike and GM2 Mr. Nicolas

                JEN Multinational Company

                New York, USA.

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                Mr. Randy (Power Minister)

                Miss Sandra, Miss Jesslyn (Minister of State)

Group C: Save Indonesia (Enironmentatlists)

                CEO. Mr. James

                Dr. Miss Princilla (Nuclear Scientist)

                Dr. Lydia (Expert Nuclear Waste Disposal)

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1) Define currency appreciation.[3] 
2) Explain the reasons of worry for BI due to depreciation in currency.[6]
3) How Central Bank helps to contain the depreciation in currency.[8] 
4) Why Ruphia depreciated due to rumors of crisis in Europe.[6] 
5) Discuss the relationship between the economic crisis and the value of currency.[12]

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1) Define GDP.[3] 
2) Explain the reasons for the down grading of expected economics growth rate by ADB. [6] 
3) How relative inflation is dangerous for the countrie's BoP.[8] 
4) Discuss the role of export in the Economic development of the country.[10]

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2) Explain the reasons for the fall in rates of transportation per day for oil shiping companies.[5] 
3) Discuss the Impact of fall in the rent of oil shiping industry on the world economy. Use curves in explanation.[12]

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1) Define Inflation.[3] 
2) Explain the role of Central bank in the economic stability of the country.[6] 
3) Discuss how central bank promotes economic stability in an economy. [12]

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2) Explain the role of CBA in the new investments.[5] 
3) Cost Benefit Evaluaiton is the biggest stumbling block the development of the country. Evaluate. [12]

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1) Define currency appreciation.[3] 
2) Explain the reasons for the appreciation of currency.[8] 
3) Discuss the impact of governments protection for export led industries.[12]

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1) Define hedging.[2] 
2) Explain the reasons for the rise in the Gold prices in the international market.[6] 
3) Why gold buying is hedging against the inflation.[6] 
4) Discuss the affect of rise of gold prices on the international market.

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1) Identify the reasons for the fall in the share market.[6] 
2) Explain the relation ship between the share market and industrial profits.[6] 
3) Discuss the role of government if share market falls.[12]

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2) Explain the importance of public expenditure in the economic growth of country.[6] 
3) Explain the importance of budget.[6] 
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1) Define Demerit goods.[3] 
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4) Discuss the impact of government rules and regulation on consumers, industry and government.[12]

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2) Explain the role to Government in the development of an economy.[6] 
3) Discuss how the tax holiday will affect the flow of investment to Indonesia. [8] 
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1) Define subsidies.[2] 
2) Explain why subsidies are important in economic development of country.[6] 
3) Discuss the role of subsidies in the economic development of an economy.[12]

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1) Define command economies.[3] 
2) Explain the market mechanism in the command economies.[5] 
3) Discuss the role of government on the economy in a command economy.[8]

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1) Define FTA.[3] 
2) Explain the reasons for India to join FTA with ASEAN. [6] 
3) Discuss how stronger FTA will affect the economies of India and ASEAN economies.[10]

US trade deficit widens to $53.1bn as exports fall

1) Define trade deficit.[3] 
2) Explain the reasons for the greater fall in us export than import.[6] 
3) Discuss the impact of fall in US economic growth on the world economy.[8] 4) 
How fall in export will effect the balance of payment and economic growth.Discuss.[10].

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1) Review the reasons of failure of Bretton Wood System.[6]

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1) Define Bretton Wood system.[2] 
2) Analyze the reasons of its failure of Bretton Wood System.[6] 
3) Discuss the importance of Bretton Wood System to the world economy.[8]

Apple blocks sale of Samsung tablet in Europe

1) Define preliminary injunction.[3] 
2) Explain the role of intellectual property rights in the development of the society.[8] 
3) Discuss other countries should also have rule equivalent to the preliminary injunctions for Germany. [12]

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1) Define Banks.[2] 
2) Why the prices of Gold has increased in recent days?[4] 
3) Explain the reasons for the rise in rent for the Golden vault.[4] 
5) Discuss the reasons for the rise in prices of Gold.[6]

Hunger pains: famine in the Horn of Africa

1) Define Poverty.[3] 
2) Explain the reason for the rise in the prices of food grains.[6] 
3) Analyze why the school Enrollment rate is very low in the parts of Somalia.[8] 
4) Is there is sufficient evidence to prove the theory of Dr. Amartya Sen. [10] 
5) Do you think Government is responsible for all this catastrophic situation.Discuss. [12]

China inflation rises to 37-month high.

1) Define Inflation.[3] 
2) Explain the reasons for the inflation in the Chinese economy.[6] 
3) Discuss how high inflation is dangerous for a command economy like china.[8] 
4) Analyse the supportive evidence given for inflation in china.[12]

European shares down after sharp falls in Asia.

1) Define share market?[2] 
2) Explain the reasons behind the fall in share market around the world.[6] 
3) Do you agree fall in share market is an indicator of second recession. Discuss. [12] 
4) Discuss the relation ship between the share market and health of economy.[15]

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Japan's government moves to intervene in the yen

1) Define currency appreciation.[3] 
2) Examine what type of exchange mechanism Japan follows. [3] 
3) Explain the reasons of concern due to currency appreciation.[6] 
4) Discuss the consequences to the Japan's and world's economy.[10]

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US avoids default as Obama signs debt bill into law.

1) Define Public Debt.[2] 
2) Explain why some credit rating agencies have down graded the bond rating for US. [6] 
3) Discuss reason for the time when the gap between the public debt and GDP fallen down.[10] 
4) Discuss the consequences of US debt crisis for the world economy.[25]

China admits Three Gorges Dam has 'urgent problems' as drought persists - CNN.com

Once the pride of China has become a biggest problem of the country. Three Gorges Dam was supposed to have its social cost far greater than Social Cost.

Discuss the reasons for the problem now accepted by country.[12]

Food Price Falls Sink Indonesia Inflation to 14-Month Low

1) Define inflation.[2] 
2) Explain the reasons for the inflation in Indonesia.[6] 
3) Discuss the role of the Govt. in controlling the inflation in an economy.[6] 
4) Discuss the measures undertaken by the govt. for controlling the inflation in an economy.[10]

US economy: GDP growth much weaker than thought.

1) Define Recession.[3] 
2) Explain the reasons mentioned for the slow economic growth.[6] 
3) Discusses the consequences of slow economic growth rate to US and world economy.[12]

Wealth Gaps Rise to Record Highs Between Whites, Blacks and Hispanics

1) Define Income inequality.[2] 
2) Explain the reasons of Income Inequality.[8] 
3) Discuss the role of the Govt in the reducing income inequality.[12]

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U.S. Jobless Claims Fall Under Key Level

1) What are unemployment benefits? 
2) Discuss the reasons in the rise in the fall of unemployment benefits.[6]

America’s Credibility Is at Risk

Discuss the dangers to the world economy if US fails to service his debts.

HSBC to Slash More Than 10,000 Jobs: Report

1)Define unemployment.[2] 
2)Explain what type of unemployment will increase.[6] 
3) Discuss the effect of the workforce trimming on the banks profitability.[8]

Discuss the consequences of US default on the debt repayments.[12]

US Debt Ceiling: If US Defaults, Stocks Fall 30%, GDP 5%: Credit Suisse - CNBC

Lawmakers struggle to break stalemate in debt talks

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1) What is debt ceiling? [3] 
2) Discuss the impact of default of US Government on its loans.[12]

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The Impact of Global Warming.

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What are the measures that China is using in order to avoid appreciation and why?

Examine the benefits of appreciation of dollar to the world economy.[12]

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Mervyn King says pay squeeze necessary

1) Define stagflation.[2] 
2) Explain the measure undertaken by the bank of England for controlling inflation and rising unemployment.[8] 3) Discuss the reasons of double dip recession in UK.[12]

Not by monetary policy alone

1) Explain the causes of inflation.[6] 
2) Why monetary polices are not sufficient to control inflation?[8] 
3) Describe the potential consequences if inflation is not checked properly.[12]

Brazil Finance Minister Mantega warns of trade war

1) Define depreciation.[2] 
2) How depreciation has benefited some of the developed countries.[6] 
3) Evaluate how currency depreciation has become a major protectionist method in international trade.