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Physics, and chem have got it - so we have to start it off as well
Hopefully, we can see this through until eco HSC!

QUESTION 1:...........Explain the relationship between the current account balance and the net foreign liabilities
 

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Physics, and chem have got it - so we have to start it off as well
Hopefully, we can see this through until eco HSC!

QUESTION 1:...........Explain the relationship between the current account balance and the net foreign liabilities
The net income deficit is also caused by structural factors. One structural problem is Australia’s high net foreign liabilities, and the servicing costs associated with those liabilities. It is no surprise that this figure has grown in line with Australia’s mounting borrowings from the rest of the world, both public and private. Property sector borrowings in particular have increased Australia’s foreign liabilities and servicing costs. High foreign liabilities has also risen due to persistent CADs, which require an inflow of foreign funds to match the deficit. This then increases the interest payments, or servicing cost, of that debt, thus exacerbating the CAD further. This is a self-perpetuating cycle called the ‘debt trap scenario’.

The second structural cause of Australia’s massive net income deficit is our lack of national savings, which means an inability to meet investment needs. If there is a public sector deficit (PSD), as there in Australia, this places even greater pressure on available savings. A PSD can lead to ‘crowding out’, whereby Australians are forced offshore to borrow necessary funds. Currently, as illustrated below, Australia’s investment level is 25%, while our savings level is 19%. The 6% gap between the two has to be funded by an inflow of funds from overseas, which must be matched by a 6% debit in net income on the current account.
 

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The net income deficit is also caused by structural factors. One structural problem is Australia’s high net foreign liabilities, and the servicing costs associated with those liabilities. It is no surprise that this figure has grown in line with Australia’s mounting borrowings from the rest of the world, both public and private. Property sector borrowings in particular have increased Australia’s foreign liabilities and servicing costs. High foreign liabilities has also risen due to persistent CADs, which require an inflow of foreign funds to match the deficit. This then increases the interest payments, or servicing cost, of that debt, thus exacerbating the CAD further. This is a self-perpetuating cycle called the ‘debt trap scenario’.

The second structural cause of Australia’s massive net income deficit is our lack of national savings, which means an inability to meet investment needs. If there is a public sector deficit (PSD), as there in Australia, this places even greater pressure on available savings. A PSD can lead to ‘crowding out’, whereby Australians are forced offshore to borrow necessary funds. Currently, as illustrated below, Australia’s investment level is 25%, while our savings level is 19%. The 6% gap between the two has to be funded by an inflow of funds from overseas, which must be matched by a 6% debit in net income on the current account.
Very detailed and well explained, your turn to make/find a question!
 

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Describe the relationship between unemployment and inflation :) 6 marks! goo
Can we start being more general??

High inflation lowers demand (lack of spending due to price) causing a less need for labour causing high unemployment. Low inflation generally has higher spending as prices are more stable and affordable and there is more of a demand for labour causing a increase in labour hence a higher employment rate
 

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Can we start being more general??

High inflation lowers demand (lack of spending due to price) causing a less need for labour causing high unemployment. Low inflation generally has higher spending as prices are more stable and affordable and there is more of a demand for labour causing a increase in labour hence a higher employment rate
I would give you 2/6 for that :)..

1.) Short Run Philip's Curve shows the relationship between the inflation rate and the unemployment rate in the short run, There is a tradeoff between inflation and unemployment with higher inflation associated with lower unemployment and higher unemployment with lower levels of inflation. Growth is the factor that ties this inverse relationship.

2.) Long Run Philip's curve shows there is no tradeoff between inflation and unemployment as there is a natural rate of unemployment. Attempts by the government to reduce unemployment will lead to higher inflation and no change in employment. When inflation is not rising, the level of unemployment remains the same known as Natural Accelerating inflation rate of unemployment which is due to frictional and structural factors in labor market.

Next question: Explain the monetary policy? Analyse it's effect on the Australian economy during an expansionary stance!
 

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I would give you 2/6 for that :)..

1.) Short Run Philip's Curve shows the relationship between the inflation rate and the unemployment rate in the short run, There is a tradeoff between inflation and unemployment with higher inflation associated with lower unemployment and higher unemployment with lower levels of inflation. Growth is the factor that ties this inverse relationship.

2.) Long Run Philip's curve shows there is no tradeoff between inflation and unemployment as there is a natural rate of unemployment. Attempts by the government to reduce unemployment will lead to higher inflation and no change in employment. When inflation is not rising, the level of unemployment remains the same known as Natural Accelerating inflation rate of unemployment which is due to frictional and structural factors in labor market.

Next question: Explain the monetary policy? Analyse it's effect on the Australian economy during an expansionary stance!
keep it to short answers mate, dont think anyone can actually be bothered to write out an extended response for a forum post.. :)
 

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the effect of economic growth on environmentally sustainable development?
 

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FINE!!!

State and explain one impact of the expasionary monetary policy stance on the Australian economy. 2 markss (One for stating and one for effect/impact)
 

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FINE!!!

State and explain one impact of the expasionary monetary policy stance on the Australian economy. 2 markss (One for stating and one for effect/impact)
Expansionary monetary policy involves the RBA buying second hand CGS to lower the cash rate and thus interest rate. Lower interest rates reduce the cost of borrowing, encouraging increase spending and investment by consumers and businesses. This will stimulate aggregate demand and economic activity, leading to increased output/GDP and thus economic growth


Describe using an example, how environmental degradation can be viewed as an externality (2)
 

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Expansionary monetary policy involves the RBA buying second hand CGS to lower the cash rate and thus interest rate. Lower interest rates reduce the cost of borrowing, encouraging increase spending and investment by consumers and businesses. This will stimulate aggregate demand and economic activity, leading to increased output/GDP and thus economic growth


Describe using an example, how environmental degradation can be viewed as an externality (2)
Environmental degradation is a negative externality, that is the cost which isn't shown in prices, for example Water pollution by industries that adds poisons to the water, which harm plants, animals, and humans.
 

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Explain the effects of Julia Gillard's carbon tax pricing scheme on the distribution of income and wealth.
 

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Explain the effects of Julia Gillard's carbon tax pricing scheme on the distribution of income and wealth.

You would and should integrate this within an environmental sustainability / distribution of income and wealth question if necessary; but can this even be specifically tested - aren't the tests written before July?
 

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Explain the effects of Julia Gillard's carbon tax pricing scheme on the distribution of income and wealth.

You would and should integrate this within an environmental sustainability / distribution of income and wealth question if necessary; but can this even be specifically tested - aren't the tests written before July?
Exams are written the previous year, your exam was written last year (for 2011 HSC)

Explain the effects of Julia Gillard's carbon tax pricing scheme on the distribution of income and wealth.
It will benefit the poor (In the first few years) the compansation they will recieve is larger than what they will may, hence they will be better off
 

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Briefly explain why the world economy is experiencing international convergence. (3 marks)
(2010 HSC Q22b)
 

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