Essays Tagged: "Economic problem"

How are automatic stabilizers used to combat inflation

lled automatic stabilizers. Automatic stabilizers, are mechanisms which aid in the correction of an economic problem without the interference of anyone or anything. They are perhaps most useful to com ... he government to be able to put less work in the US fiscal policy. Also, it saves time in fixing an economic problem, because discretionary fiscal policy (policy in which the government must put into ...

(2 pages) 83 0 3.0 Dec/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

What went wrong with America's schools

degridation of america's school system from the '60s -Education is the key to any countries economic success. For a country to be economically sound, the business and industry within that coun ... rosper. Therefore, the deterioration of a countries educational system should be considered a major economic problem. Between 1965 and 1980, the performance of American students dramatically declined, ...

(12 pages) 222 0 3.7 Nov/1994

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Education

What are the functions of an economic system? How are these functions performed in the Australian economy?

Each society is faced with a problem concerning their economic state. The economic problem is that there are finite resources in relation to unlimited wan ... tem to answer questions (what, how, how much, who) that will solve it in the most effective way. An economic system is the organisational and institutional pattern through which choices are made about ... ices are made about which wants to satisfy, and how to allocate resources to do this. The different economic systems include planned economies, market economies and traditional economies. Australia ha ...

(3 pages) 153 2 4.8 Aug/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Explain the economic problem and how different groups attempt to solve it.

The economic problem can be described as attempting to satisfy the unlimited and ever changing wants of ... s. As each consumer group's wants and resources varies greatly, each deals with trying to solve the economic problem in a different way.The choices made by each individual are unique, depending on ... ving situations, education, voting, retirement and personal expectations. In order to deal with the economic problem, individuals must show preference for one good or service over another and be prepa ...

(2 pages) 51 0 3.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

This essay is an analysis on the publicity stunts celebrties pull to get attention

he world has become so obsessed with celebrities appearance and their personal life. No matter what economic problem or warfare the world is facing, whose dating who in the world of Hollywood seems to ...

(4 pages) 53 0 3.7 Apr/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies

Resource Use - Economic Problem

The economic problem occurs because of the fact that the supply of resources used to produce goods and s ... or finite but there is an infinite amount of demands and wants of individuals. In other words, the economic problem is consequence of limited resources, but unlimited wants.Individuals must decide wh ... ervices to certain consumers, which can result in a misallocation of resources.In accordance to the economic problem, businesses have a number of issues to address: What to produce? How to produce? Ho ...

(2 pages) 28 0 0.0 Jun/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Keynes econmic essay

ncreases in supply will allow for the decrease in prices, due to the savings in labor and time. The economic problem according to Keynes is solving the problem of scarcity since our forefathers had to ...

(2 pages) 32 0 0.0 Oct/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Milton Friedman - An introduction to economics, a brief biography, and brief outline on monetarism.

th the everyday problem of unlimited wants and limited resources; this is what economists call the "economic problem." Hence, the study of how to deal with the economic problem is called "economics". ... services with the theory and management of the economy," (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=Economics). Economists study the patterns and trends in economic systems. With the gained informatio ...

(3 pages) 59 1 3.0 Nov/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

The Economic Problem - Foundations of Free Market System

pulation? This question and others will be covered on this paper. This paper will cover briefly the economic problem and its solution focus in the daily events or activities these days, and in a highl ... ion focus in the daily events or activities these days, and in a highly urbanized world.What is the economic problem? The economic problem emerges because the desire for goods and services to consume ...

(5 pages) 108 0 0.0 Nov/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Markets & Exchanges

U.S. Poverty

food per person ending up in landfills.The United States recently experienced the longest period of economic expansion in its history. Despite this growth, poverty remains a persistent economic proble ... lds are used primarily for statistical purposes.By reducing the number of Americans in poverty, the economic growth of our country will increase as a result. The people will become more constructive i ...

(4 pages) 140 3 4.3 Nov/2004

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

The Economic Problem and how it Affects Society

Resource UseDefine the economic problem. Explain how individual consumers, business firms and the government are all faced ... , business firms and the government are all faced with the economic problem. Identify the different economic factors that influence how each group seeks to address this problem.The economic problem oc ... or finite but there is an infinite amount of demands and wants of individuals. In other words, the economic problem is consequence of limited resources, but unlimited wants.Individuals must decide wh ...

(2 pages) 33 0 0.0 Nov/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

What are the four functions of an economic system? Contrast the way in which the market economy and planned economy attempt to solve the economic problem.

The four functions of an economic system are what to produce, how much to produce, how to produce and whom to distribute to.T ... a lot of government intervention into the way in which the economy runs.They both try and solve the economic problem of trying to satisfy mans unlimited wants with relatively scarce resources in diffe ... ited wants with relatively scarce resources in different ways.The market economy tries to solve the economic problem by letting demand and supply equal price. So therefore the more people that want it ...

(4 pages) 65 0 3.0 Mar/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Question: Define what is meant by an economic system. Explain how Australia's economic system attempts to solve the economic problem.

Each society is faced with a problem concerning their economic state. The economic problem is that there are limited resources in relation to unlimited wa ... ions like what to produce, how to produce, how much to produce and how to distribute production. An economic system is the organisational and institutional pattern through which choices are made about ... ices are made about which wants to satisfy, and how to allocate resources to do this. The different economic systems include planned economies, market economies and mixed economies. Australia has a mi ...

(6 pages) 67 0 4.2 Mar/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Some of the problems that many farmers in the late nineteenth century(1880-1900)saw as threats to their way of life(a)explain reasons for discontent(b)evaluate the validity of the farmers' complaints

e the validity of the farmers' complaints.In the late 1800s, many farmers were trapped in a vicious economic cycle. Cropsprices began falling and farmers were often forced into mortgaging their farms ... shipping and storage--both equally frustrating thetroubled farmer, who in a way resembled a larger economic problem that was affectingthe entire nation.Banks controlled the farmer by the neck, castin ...

(3 pages) 36598 0 2.3 Mar/2005

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Explain how resources are allocated in reference to the different economic systems?

An economic system is the result of individuals (consumers and producers), groups (firms, trade unions, ... nd the government coming together and interacting in a legal and social society. The function of an economic system is to resolve the basic economic problem - scarcity which means that the resources a ... sions:* What is to be produced* How is it to be produced* For whom is it to be produced.There are 2 economic systems which are commonly used world-wide. There are: the free market system in which the ...

(7 pages) 101 1 3.0 Sep/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

The Hybrid Alternative to Gasoline.

zed and it is called the hybrid car.I'm going to look at the gas problem and look into why it is an economic problem. I'm going to look into hybrid cars and discuss why they are a viable, logical, and ... above).figure 6In figure 6 (above) you can see a diagram of the various components that make up the economical and environmental efficiency of a hybrid car. The gasoline engine is much smaller and mor ...

(7 pages) 248 1 2.8 Nov/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Outline and discuss the Australian economy and how it attempts to solve the economic problem

Australia attempts to solve the economic problem by the implementation of its mixed economy. The Australian economic system resides ... enterprise, leaning more towards a free market with some government intervention. With a definable economic state, it becomes possible to further outline the aspects of it and how it actually attempt ... t becomes possible to further outline the aspects of it and how it actually attempts to address the economic problem.The economic problem plagues all consumers. It can be defined as the allocation of ...

(3 pages) 31 0 5.0 Mar/2006

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Write notes on 'Making Choices', including making choices in Australia.

. Because we can't have everything, we must choose what we will have and how much we will have. The economic problem forces us to make choices.Since resources are scarce and valuable, we should make s ...

(2 pages) 18 0 0.0 Apr/2006

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

What are the Causes and policies used to counteract inflation

s a sustained increase in the general price level over time within an economy. It is regarded as an economic problem as it leads to a fall in the value of money or real purchasing power. Inflation is ... that Inflation burdens on the Australian economy, the government sets about using a variety of macroeconomic and microeconomic policies to control the level of inflation within the economy. Through th ...

(4 pages) 188 0 5.0 Aug/2006

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics > Development Studies

Leading Edge YR 11 Book: Economics. Study Notes for first 6 chapters!

Chapter 1: What is economics about?Economics is concerned with addressing the economic problem of satisfying unlimited ... a point below the production possibility curve it is experiencing unemployment of resources.Today's economic choices affect tomorrow's economic outcomes. If we choose to satisfy a want today, we may n ... nsaction is called bartering.Market economies are subject to recurring fluctuations in the level or economic activity known as the business cycle, which affects income levels, employment opportunities ...

(6 pages) 88 0 5.0 Aug/2006

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics