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    Within the field of economics, the utility maximization problem represents an attempt to quantify the rationale used when consumers attempt to maximize the satisfaction, or utility, they derive from the purchase of goods. With the typical predetermined budgetary restriction imposed on the process, consumers must balance their own limited funds against their desire to obtain certain items. This means that the eventual level of utility received from all potential affordable packages, and thus the consumer's

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    (2015), the “U.S. public debt is $18.3 trillion.” Moreover, the American dollar is gradually losing its value. Yes, our economy continues to serve its purpose of providing goods and services to its population. However, when there are instances of economic mismanagement, our economy tends to fall short of benefiting its people. Per Monckton (2015), “America is already not merely in recession but in depression. One citizen in six gets

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    In 2010 there was a study conducted by Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce to determine what the economic impact of the Memphis Grizzlies and the FedEx Forum was on the economy of the greater Memphis area. A professional sports team such as the Memphis Grizzlies is going to aid the community in increasing the revenue of the local economy. Games or concerts at the arena will draw in individuals from outside of the area who will buy such things as food, luxuries, or hotel rooms, which directly impact

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    Introduction Behavioral economics studies cognitive, emotional and social factors effects on economic decisions made by an individuals and consequences returns, resource allocation and market prices. It assumes that human beings are rational in the decisions they make. Behavioral economics do not involve assumption. The difference comes in from the notion that the human behavior observation contradicts behavior of people to be perfectly rational. Therefore, the two starts from different points.

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    macroeconomic objectives simultaneously? In answering the above question the author has considered the four macroeconomic objectives and these are: 1) Economic Growth Economic growth is the increase in the capacity of an economy to produce goods and services, compared from one period of time to another. Economic growth can be measured in nominal terms, which includes inflation, or in real terms, which are adjusted for inflation. (Investopedia n.d) 2) Lower unemployment Lower unemployment means that

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    devaluation policy in its international trade. 1.5. Specific Objectives * To identify the major economic sectors connecting Tanzania and the rest of the world. * To analyze the performance of the central bank in the foreign trade negotiations. * To access the welfare changes of the Tanzanians following the success of the policy. 1.6. Research Questions * What are major economic sectors connecting Tanzania and the rest of the world? * What are the performances of the central

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    Sense Economics, is designed for those who are taking beginning steps to understand the basics of economics. It also provides actual concrete changes that could be made in the economy. This novel gives insight to the bigger picture that involves political rules and policies that go along with that. The context of the book aims to explain why nations prosper depending on people’s understanding of necessary economic arrangements. There are ten elements of economics, seven sources of economic progress

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    Relation between education and economic growth in KPK Concept Note: My research is about the educational issues in Kp, I want to identify that education have positive or negative impact on growth in GDP. All around the world in now a day’s education is considered as the most important and working tool in controlling the problems like poverty, economic issues etc. Education is playing a vital role in developing human capital by increasing skills and producing/innovating new technology. Education

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    THE MACROECONOMIC CALENDAR Each month government agencies like the Departments of Labor and Commerce, and private institutions publish a variety reports addressing leading, lagging, and coincident indicators. 1. Lagging indicators, like the unemployment rate and corporate profits, are of little help in forecasting since they change only after the economy begins to shift. 2. Coincident indicators, like personal income and industrial production that move simultaneously with the business cycle are

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    The background to the World and European economic crisis. The main cause of the 2008-9 financial crisis was caused by the collapse of the housing bubble within the USA. But the housing bubble was created many years earlier. The Federal Reserve in the early part of the 2000's reduced its interest rates down from 6.5% to 1% within four years. This reduction in rates was applied due to several events happening in the US economy at that time. Firstly the attacks on the world trade center and the recession

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