Protectionism Keep or dump it: what do you think?

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News3:WTO warns of rising protectionism

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News5: Protectionism leads to its own outsourcing problems

News6: Trade minister Anand Sharma accuses US of protectionism ahead of visits

News7: Creeping Global Protectionism? Not So Fast, World Bank Says

News8: The hidden persuaders

Specialisation and Balance of Payment

1. Home Test: 

Subject: Economics

Topic: International Trade and BoP

Maximum Marks: 20

Time Limit: 30 Minutes

Question 1: Discuss whether specialisation is the only way to achieve the higher level of economic development.                                                                                                                  [10]

Question 2: Discuss up to what extent do you agree that balance of payment is a true parameter to analyse the strength of a country.                                                                           [10]

 

Last date for Submission: May 20th,  2014

Please set your time and be honest with you work.

Macroeconomics objectives and policy instruments

Grade 9 Business IGCSE 

____________________________________________________ Penabur International____________________

1.   
2. 8.2.2:
   Discuss whether an economy would always benefit from a fall in its exchange rate.
          

Last date for Submission: 

 May 25th,  2014

Please Write Your Response in 750 Words

Note: 

Marks allocation for this article is 20.

    Rubrics for Marks.

    A. Theoretical Explanation 5 Marks

    B. References. 5 Marks [Use Harvard referencing style]

    C. Use of Key words. 5 Marks

    D. Evidences in the support of explanations 5 Marks

Consequences of exchange rate fluctuation impact of current account deficit

Grade 9 Business IGCSE 

____________________________________________________Penabur International____________________

1.   
2. 8.2.1: 
   Discuss whether a change in the exchange rate will always solve a country’s deficit on the current account of its balance of payments. 

Last date for Submission: 

 May 18th,  2014

Please Write Your Response in 750 Words

Note: 

Marks allocation for this article is 20.

    Rubrics for Marks.

    A. Theoretical Explanation 5 Marks

    B. References. 5 Marks [Use Harvard referencing style]

    C. Use of Key words. 5 Marks

    D. Evidences in the support of explanations 5 Marks

Government objectives and policy conflicts

Grade 8B IGCSE 

_________________________________Penabur International- Jakarta________________

The macroeconomic objectives of a government can prove difficult to achieve all at once. In some cases policy aims might conflict. For example, some policy measures to reduce unemployment and boost economic growth may result in higher rates of price inflation. 

1. 5.1.4: Discuss up to what extent do you agree that fiscal and monetary policy instruments are like double edge sword if not used wisely may prove more harmful for a country.

Last date for Submission: 

 May 18th,  2014

Please Write Your Response in 750 Words

Note: 

Marks allocation for this article is 20.

    Rubrics for Marks.

    A. Theoretical Explanation 5 Marks

    B. References. 5 Marks [Use Harvard referencing style]

    C. Use of Key words. 5 Marks

    D. Evidences in the support of explanations 5 Marks

Government objectives and policy conflicts

Grade 8C IGCSE 

_________________________________Penabur International- Jakarta________________

The macroeconomic objectives of a government can prove difficult to achieve all at once. In some cases policy aims might conflict. For example, some policy measures to reduce unemployment and boost economic growth may result in higher rates of price inflation. 

1. 5.1.4: Discuss up to what extent do you agree that fiscal and monetary policy instruments are like double edge sword if not used wisely may prove more harmful for a country.

Last date for Submission: 

 May 18th,  2014

Please Write Your Response in 750 Words

Note: 

Marks allocation for this article is 20.

    Rubrics for Marks.

    A. Theoretical Explanation 5 Marks

    B. References. 5 Marks [Use Harvard referencing style]

    C. Use of Key words. 5 Marks

    D. Evidences in the support of explanations 5 Marks

Government objectives and policy conflicts

Grade 8A IGCSE 

_________________________________Penabur International- Jakarta________________

The macroeconomic objectives of a government can prove difficult to achieve all at once. In some cases policy aims might conflict. For example, some policy measures to reduce unemployment and boost economic growth may result in higher rates of price inflation. 

1. 5.1.4: Discuss up to what extent do you agree that fiscal and monetary policy instruments are like double edge sword if not used wisely may prove more harmful for a country.

Last date for Submission: 

 May 18th,  2014

Please Write Your Response in 750 Words

Note: 

Marks allocation for this article is 20.

    Rubrics for Marks.

    A. Theoretical Explanation 5 Marks

    B. References. 5 Marks [Use Harvard referencing style]

    C. Use of Key words. 5 Marks

    D. Evidences in the support of explanations 5 Marks

Macroeconomics objectives and policy instruments

Grade 8A IGCSE 

_________________________________Penabur International- Jakarta________________

1. 5.1.3:Discuss whether the demand side policy instruments are always more effective in achieving the macroeconomic objectives than supply side policy instruments.        

Last date for Submission: 

 May 11th,  2014

Please Write Your Response in 750 Words

Note: 

Marks allocation for this article is 20.

    Rubrics for Marks.

    A. Theoretical Explanation 5 Marks

    B. References. 5 Marks [Use Harvard referencing style]

    C. Use of Key words. 5 Marks

    D. Evidences in the support of explanations 5 Marks

Macroeconomics objectives and policy instruments

Grade 8B IGCSE 

_________________________________Penabur International- Jakarta________________

1. 5.1.3:Discuss whether the demand side policy instruments are always more effective in achieving the macroeconomic objectives than supply side policy instruments.        

Last date for Submission: 

 May 11th,  2014

Please Write Your Response in 750 Words

Note: 

Marks allocation for this article is 20.

    Rubrics for Marks.

    A. Theoretical Explanation 5 Marks

    B. References. 5 Marks [Use Harvard referencing style]

    C. Use of Key words. 5 Marks

    D. Evidences in the support of explanations 5 Marks

Macroeconomics objectives and policy instruments

Grade 8C IGCSE 

_________________________________Penabur International- Jakarta________________

1. 5.1.3:Discuss whether the demand side policy instruments are always more effective in achieving the macroeconomic objectives than supply side policy instruments.        

Last date for Submission: 

 May 11th,  2014

Please Write Your Response in 750 Words

Note: 

Marks allocation for this article is 20.

    Rubrics for Marks.

    A. Theoretical Explanation 5 Marks

    B. References. 5 Marks [Use Harvard referencing style]

    C. Use of Key words. 5 Marks

    D. Evidences in the support of explanations 5 Marks

Governtment's effective policies and exports

Grade 9 Business IGCSE 

____________________________________________________Cambridge University____________________

1.   
2. 8.1.2: 
   Discuss what would be the most effective policies to increase a country’s exports.
         

Last date for Submission: 

 May 11th,  2014

Please Write Your Response in 750 Words

Note: 

Marks allocation for this article is 20.

    Rubrics for Marks.

    A. Theoretical Explanation 5 Marks

    B. References. 5 Marks [Use Harvard referencing style]

    C. Use of Key words. 5 Marks

    D. Evidences in the support of explanations 5 Marks

International Trade and economics growth

Grade 9 Business IGCSE 

____________________________________________________Cambridge University____________________

1.   
2. 8.1.1: 
   Discuss the extent to which international trade is helpful in 
3. achieving the higher economic growth
    in a developing country.  
        

Last date for Submission: 

 May 4th,  2014

Please Write Your Response in 750 Words

Note: 

Marks allocation for this article is 20.

    Rubrics for Marks.

    A. Theoretical Explanation 5 Marks

    B. References. 5 Marks [Use Harvard referencing style]

    C. Use of Key words. 5 Marks

    D. Evidences in the support of explanations 5 Marks

Effectiveness of government policies

Grade 8C IGCSE 

____________________________________________________Cambridge University____________________

1.   
2. 5.1.2:Discuss the possible effectiveness of government policies on the four basic objectives.      

Last date for Submission: 

 May 2nd,  2014

Please Write Your Response in 750 Words

Note: 

Marks allocation for this article is 20.

    Rubrics for Marks.

    A. Theoretical Explanation 5 Marks

    B. References. 5 Marks [Use Harvard referencing style]

    C. Use of Key words. 5 Marks

    D. Evidences in the support of explanations 5 Marks

Effectiveness of government policies

Grade 8B IGCSE 

____________________________________________________Cambridge University____________________

1.   
2. 5.1.2:Discuss the possible effectiveness of government policies on the four basic objectives.      

Last date for Submission: 

 May 2nd,  2014

Please Write Your Response in 750 Words

Note: 

Marks allocation for this article is 20.

    Rubrics for Marks.

    A. Theoretical Explanation 5 Marks

    B. References. 5 Marks [Use Harvard referencing style]

    C. Use of Key words. 5 Marks

    D. Evidences in the support of explanations 5 Marks

Effectiveness of government policies

Grade 8A IGCSE 

____________________________________________________Cambridge University____________________

1.   
2. 5.1.2:Discuss the possible effectiveness of government policies on the four basic objectives.      

Last date for Submission: 

 May 2nd,  2014

Please Write Your Response in 750 Words

Note: 

Marks allocation for this article is 20.

    Rubrics for Marks.

    A. Theoretical Explanation 5 Marks

    B. References. 5 Marks [Use Harvard referencing style]

    C. Use of Key words. 5 Marks

    D. Evidences in the support of explanations 5 Marks

Analyse the importance of market regulation by the government.

Grade 8C Business

________________________________________________________________________

1. Government plays important role in the development of the country. Through various measures it directly or indirectly regulates the market activities. 
2.   
3. 5.1.1:Discuss up to what extent you are satisfied that government influence on the market increases productivity and efficiency in the country.    

Last date for Submission: 

 April 20th,  2014

Please Write Your Response in 750 Words

Note: 

Marks allocation for this article is 20.

    Rubrics for Marks.

    A. Theoretical Explanation 5 Marks

    B. References. 5 Marks [Use Harvard referencing style]

    C. Use of Key words. 5 Marks

    D. Evidences in the support of explanations 5 Marks

Analyse the importance of market regulation by the government.

Grade 8B Business

________________________________________________________________________

1. Government plays important role in the development of the country. Through various measures it directly or indirectly regulates the market activities. 
2.   
3. 5.1.1:Discuss up to what extent you are satisfied that government influence on the market increases productivity and efficiency in the country.    

Last date for Submission: 

 April 20th,  2014

Please Write Your Response in 750 Words

Note: 

Marks allocation for this article is 20.

    Rubrics for Marks.

    A. Theoretical Explanation 5 Marks

    B. References. 5 Marks [Use Harvard referencing style]

    C. Use of Key words. 5 Marks

    D. Evidences in the support of explanations 5 Marks