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 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

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 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 8A Business

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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

Competition: Discuss whether the advantages of a monopoly are greater than its disadvantage.

Competition: Daily Test 1 Solutions

Grade 8: Daily test paper solution

Discuss whether an ageing population should always be regarded as an economics problem.

Grade 9: Population

Discuss whether perfect competition is always to be preferred to monopoly.

Grade 8 Economics

A company is making losses. Discuss what policies its might adopt.

Grade 8 Economics: Compare you work sheet with this sheet  and do self evaluation. 

Discuss Whether consumer will always benefits from the advertisements.

Grade 8 Economics: Compare your work on the practice sheet with this solution sheet. 

Topic 7.2: 1 Best measures to control population

Grade 9 Business

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Case Studies based Question

1. Generally it is said that the high population growth rate in the developing countries is a biggest drag on their development. 
2. Up to what extent do you agree that Government should take strong actions to control the rapid population rise in the country. Discuss. 

  

Last date for Submission: 

 March 16th,  2014

Please Write Your Response in 1000 Words

Note: 

1. Write with references.

2. Market evidences in support of your reasons.

3. 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. Examples from various Markets 5 Marks

Problem of greying population

Grade 9 Business

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Case Studies based Question

1. Discuss whether the population problems found in the developing world are the same as those found in the developed world

  

Last date for Submission: 

March 10th,  2014

Please Write Your Response in 500 Words

Note: 

1. Write with references.

2. Market evidences in support of your reasons.

3. 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. Examples from various Markets 5 Marks

How to reduce poverty?

Grade 9 Business

News 1: Government gives more time to 115 special economic zone developers for executing projects (Economic Times)

News 2: Ministry of Rural Development demands Rs 1000 crore more for socio economic and caste census (Economic Times)

News 3: Obesity quadruples to nearly one billion in developing world (BBC)

News 4: World Bank pledges $2bn development aid for Burma (BBC)

News 5: OECD links fall in development aid to financial crisis (BBC)

News 6: UK green policy risks development, say Scots ministers (BBC)

News 7: France backs Niger in talks with Areva over uranium mining (Guardian)

News 8: The Human Development Index: What does it mean for T&T? (Guardian Media)

News 9: Update of World Development Indicators database (World Banks Data)

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Case Studies based Question

Please read above mentioned news articles and use the information in preparing your article for the given question. I will appreciate if you use other referenced information in support of your answer.   

 

  Explain the important indicator of Development. Evaluate the important approaches under taken by a government to reduce the proportion of population with lower human development.

[Can select any country]   

Last date for Submission: 

February 23rd,  2014

Please Write Your Response in 500 Words

Note: 

1. Write with references.

2. Market evidences in support of your reasons.

3. 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. Examples from various Markets 5 Marks

Why poverty is a biggest challenge for development?

News 1: More than 270,000 poorest households in England face £80 council tax rise. [BBC]

News 2: Redefining Poverty [Los Angeles Times]

News 3: Caught in the cycle of poverty [Los Angeles Times]

News 4: India, China have resources to tackle poverty, says David Cameron [The Economic Times]

News 5: More than 270,000 poorest households in England face £80 council tax rise [The Guardian]

News 6: Africa's Poverty [BBC]

Article: Are we helping the poor? [The Economist]

Grade 9 Business

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Case Studies based Question

Please read above mentioned news articles and use the information in preparing your article for the given question. I will appreciate if you use other referenced information in support of you answer.   

Explain various reasons for the extreme poverty in some of the developing nations. Discuss how Government measures can effectively reduce the level of extreme poverty in a specific country.    

Last date for Submission: 

February 16 th 2014

Please Write Your Response in 500 Words

Note: 

1. Write with references.

2. Present market examples in support of your reasons.

3. 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. Examples from various Markets 5 Marks

Advantages and disadvantage of Large scale production

News 1: Indonesia's hotly-contested mineral ban takes effect

News 2: Swallowed by coal: UK profits from Indonesia's destructive mining industry

News 3: Honda India sacrifices profits in short term to build scale

News 4: Where Are the Economies of Scale We Were Promised?

News 5: Fat profits: how the food industry cashed in on obesity?

News 6: Sony considering selloff of Vaio PC business as sales dwindle

News 7: Panasonic 'to quit' loss-making plasma TV business

News 8: China Mobile Probes Loss-Making Exit From Hong Kong TV (1)

News 9: Acer Posts Record Loss After Making Further Write Offs

News 10: Nintendo Mulls New Business Model After Forecasting Loss

Grade 8C

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 Case Studies Based Question

Please read above mentioned news articles and use  information in preparing your essay for the given question. I will appreciate if you use other referenced information in support of your answer.   

 Explain various reasons for the exorbitant level of profits and losses with some of the firms in this world. Discuss how firm can benefit with Theories of Economics in improving profit margins or containing the losses.   

Last date for Submission: 

February 16th 2014

Please Write Your Response in 500 Words

Note: 

1. Write with references.

2. Present market examples in support of your reasons.

3. 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. Examples from various Markets 5 Marks