Questions from General Economics

Q: Why is economic growth and development a goal of virtually all nations

Why is economic growth and development a goal of virtually all nations?

Q: The "Four Tigers of the Pacific Rim" offer an example

The "Four Tigers of the Pacific Rim" offer an example of developmental success. What seems to be the key elements necessary for developing countries to offer their citizens higher standards of living?...

Q: To what extent do you think the study of developing nations and

To what extent do you think the study of developing nations and the economic recommendations for these countries is analogous to regional economic development within depressed areas of developed natio...

Q: What is the difference between growth and development? Answer

What is the difference between growth and development?

Q: It is often said the less developed countries are characterized by a

It is often said the less developed countries are characterized by a "dual economy." What do these people mean by a "dual economy?"

Q: What are two major institutions which are taken for granted in developed

What are two major institutions which are taken for granted in developed countries but are lacking in the less developed countries of the world?

Q: Why do leaders of less developed countries often run very large deficits

Why do leaders of less developed countries often run very large deficits and print entirely too much money creating excessive inflation, even though they are aware of the consequences of their policie...

Q: What is the relationship between the annual sale of umbrellas and the

What is the relationship between the annual sale of umbrellas and the annual amount of rainfall received in inches? How would this relationship be graphed?

Q: What is the relationship between a student's grade point average and the

What is the relationship between a student's grade point average and the number of hours spent studying per week. How would this relationship be graphed?

Q: What is the relationship between tuition and student enrollment at a university

What is the relationship between tuition and student enrollment at a university. How would this relationship be graphed?