Economics - March 2007

I'm looking for a site than can provide an organized introduction to the macroeconomic forces affecting the stock market. Without a foundation in econ or bus I really don't know what I should try to read up on for an understanding of macroecon. I've already gone through the Minyanville 101 site which I found to be great. All help appreciated.

2007-03-02 07:06:52 · 2 answers · asked by redcarpetden 1

Nothing annoys me like pulling up to an ATM machine and I can't read the screen because the sun is shining directly into it. The sunlight also damages the screen very quickly, so it must be replaced frequently soon -- compared with any in-home monitor that lasts nearly forever -- costing the bank money.

This only happens to ATMs that face East, West, and South -- which seems to be all of them.

Question: why don't banks build all ATMs to face north instead? It would be impossible for the sun ever to shine on it (in North America & Europe I mean), customers would be better served, the bank would save money. Why does this bit of business economics escape everyone's attention?

2007-03-02 06:58:24 · 2 answers · asked by KevinStud99 6

Why is it important for the Central Bank of a country (the Fed in the United States) to maintain control over the capital coming in and out of the country?

I cant seem to find any information on this. Anyone know of any good links for this type of information? I have scoured the Fed reserve website and cannot find any mention of why this is important. I know it has to do with monetary policy, but cannot find anything specific.

2007-03-02 06:47:59 · 1 answers · asked by Hoptoad City 4

related to economics/finance

2007-03-02 06:27:58 · 1 answers · asked by Salman A 1

Is it due to having more factors of production (land, labor and capital) and entrepreneurs? Any other reasons?

2007-03-02 06:27:46 · 1 answers · asked by Lake Lover 6

people is asking me

2007-03-02 06:09:50 · 5 answers · asked by sherpooh2001 3

(years ago it used to be18,000.00 for the year, I think for a family of four (198?).)(probably hasn't changed)
Any idea where to find it?

2007-03-02 05:27:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-02 05:16:16 · 6 answers · asked by chin2 2

2007-03-02 05:01:38 · 5 answers · asked by DFatOne 4

What are your thoughts?

2007-03-02 04:57:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a college freshman that has taken a big interest in economics. I am most interested in New Zealand's economy because I plan to move there. I'm reading their current account defecit is impart due to a lack of saving and high rate of consumption. I thought population spending was good for an economy???? I know I'm ignorant in economics still. Someone please elighten me. As well, if anyone has any interesting statistics about New zealand and their economic future, please share... Thank you.

2007-03-02 04:48:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Suppose that last year you borrowed $100 at 5 percent interest to purchase a $100 pair of nike shoes. this year you repaid the bank with interest. If the inflation rate was 10 percent last year, your purchase of shoes would:
a. make you an inflation winner as you saved $5 on the shoes
b. make you an inflation loser as you paid $5 more than you should have for the shoes.
c. not be affected at all by the inflation rate.
d. be taxed according to COLA adjustments.
e. make you an inflation loser because of bracket creep.

Explain/show answer to collect points.

2007-03-02 04:37:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

If the consumer price index (CPI) in 2001 was 200 and the CPI in 2002 was 215, the rate of inflation was:

a. 215
b.15 percent
c. 5 percent
d. 7.5 percent
e. 8 percent

To obtain all 2000 POINTS... show/explain your work

2007-03-02 04:22:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Which f the following would be counted as a final good for inclusion in GDP?
a. A piece of glass bought this year by a consumer to fix a broken window.
b. A sheet of glass produced this year by Chevy for windows in a new car.
c. A tire produced this year and sold to a car maker for a new car sold this year.
d. None of the above would be counted in GDP

2007-03-02 04:12:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My Professor posits that it is, and has 32 reasons. I am trying to refute them, but am stumped. HELP!!

2007-03-02 04:05:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-02 03:48:41 · 8 answers · asked by Kazuya 2

Have no health insurance and something terrible happens to you like a major injury or cancer or something? How do you get treated? Or do you even get treated?

Does anyone here work in a hospital billing department or with social services and could tell me. It's something I worry about constantly as there have been times when I've had no insurance. What about dental emergencies?

I live in Texas, in case that matters.

Thanks a whole bunch!

2007-03-02 03:43:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am in a Debate class and this is our last debate but everyone is having trouble finding information for the topic..especially for the Con side..if anyone has anything that will help us..we really need the help

2007-03-02 03:37:09 · 9 answers · asked by Trudence In Debate Class 1

grey economy like black economy is a malice but not as harm as black economy and what exactly is a grey economy

2007-03-02 03:34:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

All unaffordable combinations of goods are preferred to affordable combinations of goods. Is this statement true or false? Explain.

I'm guessing this would deal with the indifference curve--a curve that shows the combinations of 2 goods equally preferred by the consumer. Wouldn't it be false then...wouldn't they be EQUALLY preferred, not unaffordable goods preferred to affordable goods...?

2007-03-02 03:19:19 · 3 answers · asked by tiner130 2

2007-03-02 03:03:22 · 1 answers · asked by jacinth933 2

How do they come up with their "report" over consumer confidence?

why are they the ones?

why do people pay them so much attention?

2007-03-02 02:54:23 · 1 answers · asked by Charles R 1

United States have up to $46 billion dollars about 16% contribution to Malaysian Economy. So What if US was to pull out these investment due to any reason, how would this affect Malaysian Economy?

2007-03-02 02:15:45 · 3 answers · asked by rizwanholo1 2

Imagine that.

2007-03-02 01:47:02 · 10 answers · asked by megalomaniac 7

The father of the nation,Mahatma Gandhiji, asked poorers to devote themselves hand spinning popularly known as "The Charka" he started khadi movement in 1915 at sabarmati ashram. In 1917 fought against Indigo planters at Champaran.savagram, sarvodaya and self-help and mutual help these are the some experiments. morever he asked everybody" recall the face of poorest of the poor and ask yourself what is use of you in his eradication of starvetion and shelterlessness. so on may grate leaders like shri.Rabinadranath Tagore,Mr F.L.brayne, Mrs Spencer Hatch Jugatram Dev, Hildar Cashimose,and many other individuals effeort and many dynesties fought againest poverty eradication and in building civilization for better society. Along with above after Independence government also planning poverty eradication through initially community development, indutrial development foodgraine or hybreed techinics, unempoyment, women empowerment and infrastructure development for better society.

2007-03-02 00:56:17 · 3 answers · asked by mahaveer b 1

compared to private.

2007-03-02 00:32:55 · 2 answers · asked by brad d 1

Can you site examples too?... =) thnx!

2007-03-02 00:13:56 · 7 answers · asked by *fairy_princessÜ 3

2007-03-02 00:13:29 · 2 answers · asked by Abdelazim G 1

this is for an extended essay that i'm doing on the black market

2007-03-01 22:52:04 · 7 answers · asked by janine 1

2007-03-01 21:31:33 · 15 answers · asked by irfaanvirji 1