China Central Bank Hikes Banks' Reserve Requirements

1) Define consumer price index.[3]
2) How Govt. can control the inflationary condition in the market?[6]
3) Discuss the impact of the rise in RRR on the Chinese and World economy.[12]

La Nina, Chinese Demand Set to Drive Up Coal Prices

1) Explain the reasons for the rise in coal prices.[4] 
2) Discuss the impact of rise of coal prices on the world economy.[12]

Japan: A cautionary tale

1) Define Deflation.[2] 
2) Explain the concerns of APEC leaders.[4] 
3) "Japan has additional problems like terrible demographics," Ghezzi said. Explain [6] 
4) Discuss the impact of Deflation on the Japan's economy.[12]

China trade surplus swells to $27.2 billion

i) Write the reason for the rise Chinese exports.[4] 
ii) What are Quantitative easing?[3] 
iii)Discuss the consequences if the Chinese Yuan appreciates with respect to dollars.[8]

Sarkozy signs pension reform bill into law

i) Explain the benefits of pension bill to the France.[6] 
ii) How the pension bill will effect the demand for the labour in France?[4] 
iii) Discuss the consequences of Pension bill to the world economy.[8]

US Federal Reserve set for more quantitative easing

1) Define Fiscal policies.[2] 
2) How the new investments of $ 500 bl. will help the US economy to recover?[8] 
3) Discuss the impact of new investments on the world economy.[12]