Readers Question: Europe is in grip of real deflation and low growth period but then why Euro is on a rise In recent months, European inflation has fallen to 0.5%. In several countries within the Eurozone, countries are now experiencing actual deflation. In the past year, the Euro has appreciated against a basket of currencies, …
Readers Question: what is the difference between disguised unemployment and involuntary unemployment Definition of disguised unemployment. This is when people do not have productive full-time employment but are not counted in the official unemployment statistics. This may include: People with sickness/disability benefits (but, would be able to do some jobs) People doing part-time work. (sometimes …
A look at the effects of how an over-valuation of the exchange rate can cause deflation. Readers Question: does an appreciation in the exchange rate cause deflation? An appreciation does tend to reduce inflationary pressures. This is because after after an appreciation in the exchange rate: Price of imports will fall, causing a fall in …
Readers Question Why is the forward guidance threshold set at 7% unemployment and how does this affect the threshold for inflation? The MPC have a remit to target inflation of CPI = 2% +/-1. But, the MPC also consider wider issues of economic growth and unemployment. UK Real GDP is still lower than the level …
Readers Question: How reliant is the UK economy on oil? There are two ways of considering this question – the consumption and production of oil. Firstly, how much does the UK need to consume oil to maintain economic activity? Could we survive in a post-oil economy? Secondly, how important is the UK oil industry and …
Readers Question: What policy strategy is good to reduce unemployment in Greece? The Greek economy is experiencing grave problems, with record levels of unemployment. Unemployment in Greece is running at 27.5% – (end of 2013) This unemployment rate is even higher amongst young people. The unemployment is primarily caused by the prolonged recession which has …
Definition of National Debt and National debt in the UK – National debt is essentially the total amount the government has borrowed from the private sector Should we worry about UK’s current situation? – Essay on reasons to worry and reasons not to worry Understanding Government debt statistics – History of National Debt – National …
Readers Question: how we can reduce the unemployment (with implication ) in short run and long run and try to give some lively examples except of uk The unemployment rate in the UK is currently quite low about 4.5%. Therefore, it is difficult for the government to significantly reduce this. A lot of the unemployment …