Government Regulation
How can governments regulate price and output?
Governments play an integral role in the free market economy. It’s purpose lies in the regulation of price and output through implementing laws and regulations in order to prevent market failure, protect the environment and ensure that an economy is sustainable. Examiners like to test students on how well they understand the roles and responsibilities a government has in the economy as well as on their ability to suggest and improve upon current regulations to better handle economic ills.
Economics Tuition: Why should governments keep inflation rate low?
Discuss why governments are concerned to keep up the rate of inflation at a low level. Introduction Inflation is a situation where there is a sustained and inordinate increase in the general price level when there is excess demand without or with an inadequate...
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In 2007, the Singapore government increased the Goods and Services Tax rate to 7% and decreased the corporate tax rate to 18%. (b) Consider whether economic growth should be the top priority goal of a government. [15] Question Analysis • Explain why...
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In 2007, the Singapore government increased the Goods and Services Tax rate to 7% and decreased the corporate tax rate to 18%. (a) Explain how the above tax changes can help Singapore achieve higher economic growth. [10] Introduction • Define taxes •...
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The recent financial crisis saw Singapore's exports plunge as the global recession has affected almost all major economies in the world, including the USA. Discuss the effectiveness of fiscal policy in sustaining economic growth and stability in Singapore. [15]...
read moreEconomics Tuition Case Study Question: Economic Indicators of USA and Japan
The following tables, Table 1 and Table 2, illustrate the economic indicators of two countries, USA and Japan. Analyse the economic data carefully before you answer the questions listed below. Questions (a)(i) According to the data, which country has higher standard...
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read morePrice Discrimination
In our economics tuition, this jc economics note provides a good understanding on the concept of price discrimination and the three degrees of price discrimination. What is price discrimination? Examine price setting behaviour of firms In technical terms, price...
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