Questions from Macroeconomics


Q: Why should Americans care about extreme poverty in Haiti, Ethiopia,

Why should Americans care about extreme poverty in Haiti, Ethiopia, or Bangladesh?

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Q: If a poor nation must choose between building an airport, some

If a poor nation must choose between building an airport, some schools, or a steel plant, which one should it choose? Why?

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Q: How do more children per family either restrain or expand income-

How do more children per family either restrain or expand income-earning potential?

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Q: Why are scalpers able to resell tickets to the Final Four basketball

Why are scalpers able to resell tickets to the Final Four basketball games at such high prices?

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Q: Are property rights a prerequisite for economic growth? Explain.

Are property rights a prerequisite for economic growth? Explain.

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Q: How do unequal rights for women affect economic growth?

How do unequal rights for women affect economic growth?

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Q: How does microfinance alter prospects for economic growth? The distribution of

How does microfinance alter prospects for economic growth? The distribution of political power?

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Q: Can poor nations develop without substantial increases in agricultural productivity? (

Can poor nations develop without substantial increases in agricultural productivity? (See Figure 21.2.) How?

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Q: If economic growth reduced poverty but widened inequalities, would it still

If economic growth reduced poverty but widened inequalities, would it still be desirable?

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Q: What market failure does Bill Gates (World View, p.

What market failure does Bill Gates (World View, p. 465) cite as the motivation for global philanthropy?

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