Economics

The “market system” is often touted as the best mechanism for producing the things that we want to have. Do you think, though, that this is true? Is it always true? More stringently, is it ideal? Are there examples of items that privately-owned markets don’t produce effectively? In other words, do you think the government should play a larger role (or a smaller role) in controlling productive activity in this country? Give supporting reasons and examples, not just opinions! In your subject line, include “Larger Role” or “Smaller Role”.

After reviewing the information listed on the background materials page, address the following questions in an essay or short-answer form. Support all your answers with references: Explain the difference between positive and normative economics. Give a real-time example of each that you found in doing some outside research. After doing some additional research on your own along with the assigned reading on public goods, answer the following questions: What are the two main characteristics of this type of good? What is the biggest “problem” with allocating public goods? Do you think the government should have a role in allocating public goods, or should goods be privatized? you will be researching some of the key economic terms and concepts presented in the required and outside readings. You will then turn your theoretical research into practice by defining the terms and concepts, as well as offering real-time examples of each. This is a multi-part assignment, so make sure that you have addressed each question or topic. The best way to approach this assignment is to prepare your responses in outline form following the order of each question/topic. This will help you keep track of your responses.

Write 2-3 paragraphs on the following: Analyze each stage of the business cycle in relation to the Great Depression. You will include in your response a discussion of events prior to the great depression, the depression itself, and events occurring after the Depression. Part of your analysis should include the impact of specific events on each stage of the business cycle.

use an excel spreadsheet to analyze forecasting performance.  Your company produces and distributes two lines of Consumer External Hard Drives: 1 Terabyte drives (1 Tb) and 5 Terabyte Drives (5 Tb).  The unit sales levels and forecasts for the last two previous years are in the table below.  For this exercise, You have been asked to calculate the Forecast error, Forecast Percentage, Mean percentage Error (MPE) and Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) for (a) each type of terabyte (b) each year, and (c) for each two-year period.  The concepts, equations, and examples for how to calculate these forecasting effectiveness are covered in your textbook on pages 107 – 114.  Finally, for each set of problems you will provide insight into the sales trends, and forecasting effectiveness with a written summary of your findings.

research the issue of healthcare charging and develop a charging policy for a healthcare institution that reflects current market trends, such as the increasing cost of care or tying in quality outcomes with reimbursement. In this policy proposal document, prepare an addendum that addresses: The various methods of establishing this policy, and what was chosen. A percentage increase above cost, usually 150 to 300% of cost. A percentage increase above Medicare on other health plan rate schedules, usually 150 to 300% above fee schedules. What are the various options? Pros and cons of the various options. Explanation of your methodology. Length: 5-7 pages, not including title and reference pages References: Include a minimum of 5 scholarly resources.

Please write the essay in a discussion format, the questions are from a discussion post. Nothing formal like an essay but please make a 7-8 sentenced paragraph  Questions are below this: What is the study of economics about? How is microeconomics different from macroeconomics? one paragraph for that one and one for this one There are two approaches to measuring a country’s macroeconomic activity, which are Gross Domestic Product, and National Income. What do each of these approaches measure. List at least one advantage and disadvantage of each approach.

Discuss immigration and its effects on America’s economic system. Two FULL pages, double-spaced  Times New Roman 12 point font. Use APA format for your paper (an “abstract” is not required). Create a reference page using APA style formatting to list all sources used.

Discuss immigration and its effects on America’s economic system.Times New Roman 12 point font. Use APA format for your paper (an “abstract” is not required). Create a reference page using APA style formatting to list all sources used.

Discuss Migration and its effect on the American economy Two FULL pages, double-spaced  Times New Roman 12 point font. Use APA format for your paper (an “abstract” is not required). Create a reference page using APA style formatting to list all sources used.

Define monetary policy and the Federal Reserve monetary policy goals Understand how Federal Reserve monetary policy actions influence market interest rates Evaluate how expansionary and contractionary monetary policy actions affect the equilibrium real GDP and the price level in the short run Determine the maximum potential extent that the money supply will change following a Federal Reserve monetary policy action Study the Phillips curve and understand the relationship between unemployment and inflation