Future Economists

Seeds of future prosperity lies in today's children,
Let's join our hands to nurture the seed,
To its fullest growth,
for the greater welfare of Society.
Let's be united to remove the
poverty and corruption.


Monday, August 19, 2013

How does government can influence the market forces?

Grade 9B_IGCSE

" Discuss the advantages and disadvantages 
of a government intervening in a market 
through the use of subsidies.."

Time Duration for submitting the Article is 

 Aug  19th to August 25th, 2013 

 Write your answer here in 500 Words. 
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Wage Differences

Grade 8C


Discuss why some people are prepared to work in low-paid occupations.

Time Duration for submitting the Article is 

 August  19th to August 25th, 2013 

 Write your answer here in 500 Words. 



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Word differences vs wage Differences

Grade 8B


Discuss why some people are prepared to work in low-paid occupations.

Time Duration for submitting the Article is 

 August  19th to August 25th, 2013 

 Write your answer here in 500 Words. 



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Work preference Vs Wage differences

Grade 8A


Discuss why some people are prepared to work in low-paid occupations.

Time Duration for submitting the Article is 

 August  19th to August 25th, 2013 

 Write your answer here in 500 Words. 



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Tuesday, August 06, 2013

Government and Market failure

Grade 11BN_IGCSE

" Discuss whether government intervention is always successful in correcting market failure."

Time Duration for submitting the Article is 

 Aug  5th to August 11th, 2013 

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Government and Market failure

Grade 10B_IGCSE

" Discuss whether government intervention is always successful in correcting market failure."

Time Duration for submitting the Article is 

 Aug  5th to August 11th, 2013 

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Government interference and Firms

Grade 9B_IGCSE

" Sometimes governments do not provide goods and services 
but they still influence the
activities of private firms. Analyse how they might do this."

Time Duration for submitting the Article is 

 Aug  5th to August 11th, 2013 

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Monday, August 05, 2013

Labour Market and Government intervention

Grade 8 A

Discuss how a government might influence the demand for and the supply of labour."


Time Duration for submitting the Article is 

 Aug  5th to August 11th, 2013 

 Write your answer here in 500 Words. 
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Labour Market and Government Intervention

Grade 8 B

Discuss how a government might influence the demand for and the supply of labour."


Time Duration for submitting the Article is 

 Aug  5th to August 11th, 2013 

 Write your answer here in 500 Words. 
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Labour Market and Government inervention

Grade 8 C

Discuss how a government might influence the demand for and the supply of labour."


Time Duration for submitting the Article is 

 Aug  5th to August 11th, 2013 

 Write your answer here in 500 Words. 
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Sunday, August 04, 2013

Wages homework

Jonathan Utama 8c.                                                                                                                                   Discuss whether wages are the most  important factor influencing the choice of occupation for many individuals.                                                                                                                                                    Answer:Wages are not the most important factors influencing the choice of occupation for many individuals becouse there are other non Wage factors such as satisfaction,promotion,environment,working timing,traveling distance.Many people are willing to work for a lower income if they enjoy the work.Some people prefer to work for a company with regular income,while others prefer the freedom of working for themselves.They are willing to do that in the name of job satisfaction.Next is promotion,many of us want to work in occupation where there is opportunity for promotion.This is why wechoose to work for big companies because the promotion scheme is clear so we feel motivated to get promoted and reach our dream occupation.Then,the working environment,we like to work ina place where the atmosphere is comfortable,the boss and our colleagues are friendly and informative.So,we will feel motivated and welcomed there.the facilities also matter for us such as canteen,health clinic,transportation.Then working timing,some of us like to work in regular hours,so in the evening we can spend time with our famili.While others prefer the flexible working hours,so we can have a second job.Some of us like traveling a lot,so we can see many places.Next is location,where we are excited about the possibility for a new job,it is wise to consider the travelling distance or the traffic.While an hour long drive in heavy traffic might not seem like a problem at the beginning,it can quickly become a crucial factor in how much we enjoy the job.On the other hand,choosing a job simply becouse it is close to our home may not be the best idea either.If we don't enjoy the job,the location won't matter.So we should consider whether the traveling distance or the traffic will affect our ability to do things that are important to us and our family before making a decision.Identifying those factors can help us convince that we choose the most appropriate job,whenever we are looking for a job.Although every job is different,we will find that several common factors may play a part in determining satisfaction with a job or career.We just need to carefully evaluate the importance of these factors to determine which job is our dream job.

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Monetary Policies

Project: Entrepreneurship

Project Title for Students of Business Studies Department
Penabur International Tanjung Duren
Jakarta 

Term 1
Research and Market Analysis 
Objective: Students will search the appropriate business opportunity in the available market.
Presentation: Last two weeks of the term 1 [3rd and 4th week of September].
Evaluation: Judged by parent judges.
Reward: 
1) Medal for best team for successfully testing the product. only 1 position.
2) Project Evaluation for the subject project marks allocation.
3) Score for the ECA Report card.
4) Any Profit from the Entrepreneurship activity.

Term 2
 Planning and Development:
Objective: Students will plan and develop the idea for their enterprise that they have searched in the market.
Presentation: Last two weeks of the term 2. [3rd and 4th week of November]
Evaluation: Judged by the parent judges.
Reward: 
1) Medal for best team for successfully testing the product ( only 1 position).
2) Project Evaluation for the subject project marks allocation.
3) Score for the ECA Report card.
4) Any Profit from the Entrepreneurship activity.

Term 3
 Testing the applicability of business idea:
Objective: Student will test the market for their products and will be able to make improvement in accordance to market requirement.
Presentation: last two weeks of the term 3 based on the no. of group. [3rd and 4th week of March]
Evaluation: Judged by the parent judges.
Reward: 
1) Medal for best team for successfully testing the product. only 1 position.
2) Project Evaluation for the subject project marks allocation.
3) Score for the ECA Report card.
4) Any Profit from the Entrepreneurship activity.

Term 4: 
Production and Marketing:
Objective: Student will actively present their idea in the market and will launch their dream project into the market.
Evaluation: Final presentation in the last two weeks of the term 4. [2nd and 3rd week of May] Judged by parent judges.

Final result for best business team in Penabur International Tanjung Duren.: 
Term 1= 30% weightage+
Term 2= 30 % weightage+ 
Term 3= 20% weightage+
Term 4= 20 % weightage

Medal for the Best Entrepreneur in the PIS_TD: 1gold, 2nd Silver, 3rd Bronze 

Year 2: 
Production and modification of business idea will continue in the next academic year for the entrepreneur teams.

Presented by:
Mr. Bipin Kala
Mr. Dedier
Miss. Hui Hui.

Economic Problem of Use or Conservation

Grade 11BN IGCSE

Discuss whether a country should conserve or use its natural resources. 


Time Duration for submitting the Article is 

Due Date: August 4th,  2013 

 Write your answer here in 500 Words.

National Resources Exploitation or Conservation


Grade 10B IGCSE

Discuss whether a country should conserve or use its natural resources. 


Time Duration for submitting the Article is 

Due Date: August 4th,  2013 

 Write your answer here in 500 Words.

Government Finance to its Expenditures

Grade 9B IGCSE

 
Discuss how a government might finance its expenditure. 


Time Duration for submitting the Article is 

Due Date: August 4th,  2013 

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Monday, July 29, 2013

The Benefit of free trade

Grade 11B_New IGCSE

 Discuss whether the advantages of free trade are so great that no country should ever think about trying to protect its own industries.   



Time Duration for submitting the Article is 

Due Date: August 4th,  2013 

 Write your answer here in 500 Words.[10MM]

Wages and Job Selection

Grade 8 C

Discuss whether wages are the most important factor influencing the choice of occupation for many individuals."


Time Duration for submitting the Article is 

 July  29th to August 4th, 2013 

 Write your answer here in 500 Words. 
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Wages and Job Selection

Grade 8 B

Discuss whether wages are the most important factor influencing the choice of occupation for many individuals."


Time Duration for submitting the Article is 

 July  29th to August 4th,  2013 

 Write your answer here in 500 Words. 
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Wage and Jog selection.

Grade 8 A

Discuss whether wages are the most important factor influencing the choice of occupation for many individuals."


Time Duration for submitting the Article is 

 July  29th to August 4th, 2013 

 Write your answer here in 500 Words. 
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Saturday, July 27, 2013

Export promoting policies

Grade 11B_New IGCSE

 Discuss what would be the most effective policies to increase a country’s exports.    



Time Duration for submitting the Article is 

July 26th to 28 July,  2013 

 Write your answer here in 500 Words.[10MM]

Friday, July 26, 2013

Government policies to influence the macroeconomic problems

Grade 12B A2

Analyse why the aims of government policy might conflict with each other and 
discuss which of the aims ought to be given priority.       



Time Duration for submitting the Article is 

July 26th to 28 July,  2013 

 Write your answer here in 1000 Words. [25]

"Marks allocation will be in accordance to the Rubrics"
Note: I will give zero if your writing are not in accordance to the rubrics mentioned by me.

Monday, July 22, 2013

Occupation and Wages

Occupation and Wages


Grade 8 A + Grade B + Grade C
 

Discuss whether skilled workers
 always earn more than 
unskilled workers.




Time Duration for submitting the Article is 

 July 22nd to 28th,  2013 

 Write your answer here in 200 Words. [10 Marks]