Interactive Inflation Data

1) Define Deflation.[2] 
2) Explain the causes of inflation.[8] 
3) Discuss the relation ship of inflation with other macro economic variables.[12] 
4) Critically evaluate the role of Inflation in the development of the country.[10]

Deficit, national debt and government borrowing - how has it changed since 1946?

1) Define Fiscal Deficit.[3] 
2) What is the importance of balance budget.[6] 
3) Discuss the importance of Deficit budget during the recession. [15]

Glencore merger: Xstrata shareholders vow to oppose deal

1) Define acquisition.[3] 
2) Explain the disadvantages of the merger to the economy.[6] 
3) Discuss the impact of merger on the stake holders of the company.[12]

American Airlines announces 13,000 job cuts

1) Define bankruptcy protection.[3] 
2) Discuss the policy of restricting adopted by the company. Do you think it will have desired effect on restricting plan.[12]
 3) Evaluate the policy adopted by the company.[8]

Indonesian Government Considers Hiking Fuel Prices by Up to 44%

1) Define subsidies.[3] 
2) Explain the reasons for selling economic good at half of its prices.[5] 
3) Discuss the impact of withdrawal of subsidies by the government on the Indonesian economy. [15]

Mime Play: Innocent Thieves, Penabur International School, Jakarta

Toshiba cuts outlook after Q3 profit tumbles

1) State two reasons for the fall in the exports of Toshiba company.[2] 
2) Discuss the reasons for the fall in the profits of the toshiba company.[8]

Seven detained over China river cadmium spill

1) Explain market failure. [3] 
2) State the reasons of market failure applicable in above mentioned case study.[5] 
3) Discuss how the problem of market failure can be solved in an economy.[8]

1) Explain trade deficit.[3] 
2) Explain the reasons for the valuation of Yen in International market.[8] 
3) Discuss the relationship between the terms of trade and the exchange rate.[12] 
4) Discuss the reasons of ballooning trade deficit of the Japan. [25]

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

Resource1 : OECD calls for urgent action to boost ailing global economy

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.

Thomas Cook shares dive 75% on news of bank talks

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]

FDI: Nuclear Power Plant

Topic : Investment on Nuclear Power Plant in Indonesia

Group A: CEO Mr. Johan

                GM1 Miss. Eunike and GM2 Mr. Nicolas

                JEN Multinational Company

                New York, USA.

Group B: Government Representatives

                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)

10 Things men should never ask women

Some tips for healthy life

The rise and fall of a castle in the air

1) Explain reverse merger.[3] 
2) How domestic market is different from international market.[6] 
3) Discuss the possibilities of loan to be sanctioned to the airline.[8] 
4) Discuss kingfisher is a perfect case for Nationalisation.[12]

My Teacher Is an Application

Discuss the benefits of getting education in virtual full time class.[15]

South Asian children 'less active' than peers

Exercise and children

IQ 'can change in teenage years'

Think twice to blame child for his sluggish growth. His growth depends on many factors. New researches have shown that child keep varying level of IQ level which can be improved with careful nourishment. Believe it or not every child have his specific capabilities to shine. The most important is to catch the cause in the teen ages and make coordinated efforts improve the capabilities of child.

Global warming 'confirmed' by independent study

World is warming has been again proved by the US climate scientist representing the trend by the previous studies. Now the question comes to refute the claim or accept them and work on the remedial strategies.

Central Bank Intervenes as Rupiah Dips

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]

Indonesian Economy Performing Well: ADB

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]

Francs for nothing

1) Define the Beggar thy neighbour policy.[3] 
2) Explain the possible reasons for the valuation in the Swiss franc. [6] 
3) Discuss the policy options available to the Swiss government for saving the Swiss economy.[15] 
4) Explore the impact of Swiss policy on the international trade.[12]

Index: Which countries are perceived to be the most corrupt?

Amazing to see the comparison at the level of corruption, gender equality at international level. This article present the up to date information by using statistical methods.