A sharp rise in interest rates can provoke a financial crisis?
Yes, a sharp rise in interest rates can be a disaster because many people will be affected. People with adjustable mortgages will see their rates increase tremendously.
How did the failure of Bear Stearns affect stock prices?
In a simple sense, the failure of Bear Stearns had a negative effect on stock prices. When a major bank such as Bear Stearns (which had been in business since the great depression) fails, consumer confidence is lowered significantly. Investors lose confidence in the stock market as well. As they lose confidence, it is common to sell assets. As assets are sold, the entire market is flooded with supply. When the supply is very high and the demand is very low, stock prices are forced down.
I think it's politics though I'm not completely sure. Or it might be desicions made by a group.
Net Trading Assets = Accounts Recievable + Inventory - Accounts Payable
What is the nature extent and causes of food crisis in Africa?
Africa involves the descriptive analytical,critical and expository study of the African environment. which includes it social institution as well as developmental nature
FOOD CRISIS;is any challenges faced in Africa when it comes to food production into the country.
Below are some of the causes of food crisis in Africa
Agriculture is not well organized and coordinated. This situation in some countries is not well organized which leads to as to what to produce, how to produce and distribution factor becomes a problem to this, the peasant farmer who is not a technical know how can not produce enough for his consumption within his family, to this the rich get much better than the poor hence, one of the causes. this problem can be solved by organizing agriculture and well coordinated
The second food crisis in Africa is Inadequacy and insecurity; The human casualties and other unexpected harmful effect on the general health of the population are the most vivid and appalling of the food crisis. Among the other effects of the food problems are the large scale deviation of the various countries scare foreign exchange resources away from economics and social development to food import. This can be solved by, providing adequate security to the country.
To add to the above,is the political and social instability in the country;This is particularly among societies in the savanna and semi desert areas in the continent. In addition, African countries, that depend largely on food imports and food donations from outside world tend to lose the amount of their nation and political independence.This problem can be solved by ensuring political stability in the continent.
Finally, The draft condition and their resultant food shortage could have been lessened had African countries been managing their water resource economically well. Africa sill depends largely on rain-fed agriculture all these caused food crisis in Africa. This problem can be solved by adopting irrigation-farming method through the continent
What happens if the stimulus fails?
Full scale depression. Definitely no second term for Obama. Probably Republican majority elected to Congress.
What is the ticker symbol for Lehman Brothers?
The ticker symbol for Lehman Brothers Holding Incorporated was LEH but the company no longer exists after it was forced into bankruptcy during the financial crisis of 2008.
In short run does a decline in aggregat demand create a recession?
Yes and no, depending on the situation. If an economy is doing very well, a decline in aggregate demand is a GOOD thing, as it helps keep inflation at bay. If an economy is doing sub-par or even average, a decline in demand can lead to a decline in business activity and consumer spending, which can lead to a recession.
The central excise duty refers to an indirect tax which is levied on goods manufactured in India. These are the goods which are meant for consumption at home.
How third world economies can can their dependence on first world economies?
They can depend them cause third world econmies start as first world ecoomies.I'm not an expert so..........
What is the opportunity cost of decision?
The next best thing that a person can engage in is referred to as the opportunity cost of doing the best thing and ignoring the next best thing to be done.
It is the main source of income in a town or city it is used to determine the growth rate of a cities economy. -Unitersity of Toronto The economic structure of an economy is a function of the sum of all the different economic activities in the geo-political boundaries of that area. -Aren Van Schalkwyk
What are the characteristics of recession phase of business cycle?
some characteristics are:
1. Lower industrial production
2. Lower per capita consumption
3. high unemployment
4. high inflation
5. Declining GDP
6. Declining profits & revenues
etc...
Is rainforest cafe going out of business?
Yes. Landry's Restaurant, Inc., owner of the chain, announced its closure in October, 2012 due to a drastic fall-off in business. The latest the restaurant is expected to stay open is early January 2013, the last of the locations to shut down most likely being Disney Orlando.
In 1995 what helped ease the economic crisis in Mexico?
an emergency economic plan and international aid package
How long did the recession of 1930 last?
It lasted 10 years and only ended when World War 2 started and caused a huge jump in industrial activity. The World was slowly coming out of the great depression in 1939 but the war ended it.
What is the least important role of the president?
Chief of State. Image upkeep and ceremonial functions is not as valuable as other roles president plays.