Review the video on BBC Coming Euro Collapse [Source: Youtube.com/BBC News/Coming Euro Collapse] at the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32Lor1YfCGM
Question for collaboration (Read and respond to each other comments)
Discuss the most appropriate policies that the European government could adopt to manage the Euro crisis.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Euro Crisis (S35)
Review the video on BBC Coming Euro Collapse [Source: Youtube.com/BBC News/Coming Euro Collapse] at the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32Lor1YfCGM
Question for collaboration (Read and respond to each other comments)
Discuss the most appropriate policies that the European government could adopt to manage the Euro crisis.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32Lor1YfCGM
Question for collaboration (Read and respond to each other comments)
Discuss the most appropriate policies that the European government could adopt to manage the Euro crisis.
Euro Crisis (S43)
Review the video on BBC Coming Euro Collapse [Source: Youtube.com/BBC News/Coming Euro Collapse] at the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32Lor1YfCGM
Question for collaboration (Read and respond to each other comments)
Discuss the most appropriate policies that the European government could adopt to manage the Euro crisis.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32Lor1YfCGM
Question for collaboration (Read and respond to each other comments)
Discuss the most appropriate policies that the European government could adopt to manage the Euro crisis.
Euro Crisis (S63)
Review the video on BBC Coming Euro Collapse [Source: Youtube.com/BBC News/Coming Euro Collapse] at the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32Lor1YfCGM
Question for collaboration (Read and respond to each other comments)
Discuss the most appropriate policies that the European government could adopt to manage the Euro crisis.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32Lor1YfCGM
Question for collaboration (Read and respond to each other comments)
Discuss the most appropriate policies that the European government could adopt to manage the Euro crisis.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
HBL Activity #3: Guided CSQ - Indonesia’s Oil Struggle (S32)
Try the CSQ on your own. But for the following 2 questions, please post your comments as a group (leader - please co-ordinate)
3(a) Evaluate the possible impact of rising oil prices on the Indonesian economy. (8)
- Since the question is asked with regards to the Indonesian economy at large, one way of structuring your answer is via the 4 macro goals.
- Review the case evidence to ascertain if Indonesia is a net exporter or net importer of oil. That will be important for your analysis.
- Try to support your points with evidence from the case as far as possible. For this question, Table 1 will be particularly helpful.
4. Assess how the measures taken by the Indonesian government will affect the rupiah. (8)
- Identify the measures from the case.
- An assessment would require you to explain how each measure impacts the currency as well as the extent of the impact.
3(a) Evaluate the possible impact of rising oil prices on the Indonesian economy. (8)
- Since the question is asked with regards to the Indonesian economy at large, one way of structuring your answer is via the 4 macro goals.
- Review the case evidence to ascertain if Indonesia is a net exporter or net importer of oil. That will be important for your analysis.
- Try to support your points with evidence from the case as far as possible. For this question, Table 1 will be particularly helpful.
4. Assess how the measures taken by the Indonesian government will affect the rupiah. (8)
- Identify the measures from the case.
- An assessment would require you to explain how each measure impacts the currency as well as the extent of the impact.
HBL Activity #3: Guided CSQ - Indonesia’s Oil Struggle (S35)
Try the CSQ on your own. But for the following 2 questions, please post your comments as a group (leader - please co-ordinate)
3(a) Evaluate the possible impact of rising oil prices on the Indonesian economy. (8)
- Since the question is asked with regards to the Indonesian economy at large, one way of structuring your answer is via the 4 macro goals.
- Review the case evidence to ascertain if Indonesia is a net exporter or net importer of oil. That will be important for your analysis.
- Try to support your points with evidence from the case as far as possible. For this question, Table 1 will be particularly helpful.
4. Assess how the measures taken by the Indonesian government will affect the rupiah. (8)
- Identify the measures from the case.
- An assessment would require you to explain how each measure impacts the currency as well as the extent of the impact.
3(a) Evaluate the possible impact of rising oil prices on the Indonesian economy. (8)
- Since the question is asked with regards to the Indonesian economy at large, one way of structuring your answer is via the 4 macro goals.
- Review the case evidence to ascertain if Indonesia is a net exporter or net importer of oil. That will be important for your analysis.
- Try to support your points with evidence from the case as far as possible. For this question, Table 1 will be particularly helpful.
4. Assess how the measures taken by the Indonesian government will affect the rupiah. (8)
- Identify the measures from the case.
- An assessment would require you to explain how each measure impacts the currency as well as the extent of the impact.
HBL Activity #3: Guided CSQ - Indonesia’s Oil Struggle (S43)
Try the CSQ on your own. But for the following 2 questions, please post your comments as a group (leader - please co-ordinate)
3(a) Evaluate the possible impact of rising oil prices on the Indonesian economy. (8)
- Since the question is asked with regards to the Indonesian economy at large, one way of structuring your answer is via the 4 macro goals.
- Review the case evidence to ascertain if Indonesia is a net exporter or net importer of oil. That will be important for your analysis.
- Try to support your points with evidence from the case as far as possible. For this question, Table 1 will be particularly helpful.
4. Assess how the measures taken by the Indonesian government will affect the rupiah. (8)
- Identify the measures from the case.
- An assessment would require you to explain how each measure impacts the currency as well as the extent of the impact.
3(a) Evaluate the possible impact of rising oil prices on the Indonesian economy. (8)
- Since the question is asked with regards to the Indonesian economy at large, one way of structuring your answer is via the 4 macro goals.
- Review the case evidence to ascertain if Indonesia is a net exporter or net importer of oil. That will be important for your analysis.
- Try to support your points with evidence from the case as far as possible. For this question, Table 1 will be particularly helpful.
4. Assess how the measures taken by the Indonesian government will affect the rupiah. (8)
- Identify the measures from the case.
- An assessment would require you to explain how each measure impacts the currency as well as the extent of the impact.
HBL Activity #3: Guided CSQ - Indonesia’s Oil Struggle (S63)
Try the CSQ on your own. But for the following 2 questions, please post your comments as a group (leader - please co-ordinate)
3(a) Evaluate the possible impact of rising oil prices on the Indonesian economy. (8)
- Since the question is asked with regards to the Indonesian economy at large, one way of structuring your answer is via the 4 macro goals.
- Review the case evidence to ascertain if Indonesia is a net exporter or net importer of oil. That will be important for your analysis.
- Try to support your points with evidence from the case as far as possible. For this question, Table 1 will be particularly helpful.
4. Assess how the measures taken by the Indonesian government will affect the rupiah. (8)
- Identify the measures from the case.
- An assessment would require you to explain how each measure impacts the currency as well as the extent of the impact.
3(a) Evaluate the possible impact of rising oil prices on the Indonesian economy. (8)
- Since the question is asked with regards to the Indonesian economy at large, one way of structuring your answer is via the 4 macro goals.
- Review the case evidence to ascertain if Indonesia is a net exporter or net importer of oil. That will be important for your analysis.
- Try to support your points with evidence from the case as far as possible. For this question, Table 1 will be particularly helpful.
4. Assess how the measures taken by the Indonesian government will affect the rupiah. (8)
- Identify the measures from the case.
- An assessment would require you to explain how each measure impacts the currency as well as the extent of the impact.
Foreign Exchange & BOP - HBL (S32)
Referring to HBL activity #2, respond to the question below:
Why might some countries have a sustained surplus or deficit on their current account? Refer to specific countries whenever possible.
Why might some countries have a sustained surplus or deficit on their current account? Refer to specific countries whenever possible.
Foreign Exchange & BOP - HBL (S35)
Referring to HBL activity #2, respond to the question below:
Why might some countries have a sustained surplus or deficit on their current account? Refer to specific countries whenever possible.
Why might some countries have a sustained surplus or deficit on their current account? Refer to specific countries whenever possible.
Foreign Exchange & BOP - HBL (S43)
Referring to HBL activity #2, respond to the question below:
Why might some countries have a sustained surplus or deficit on their current account? Refer to specific countries whenever possible.
Why might some countries have a sustained surplus or deficit on their current account? Refer to specific countries whenever possible.
Foreign Exchange & BOP - HBL (S63)
Referring to HBL activity #2, respond to the question below:
Why might some countries have a sustained surplus or deficit on their current account? Refer to specific countries whenever possible.
Why might some countries have a sustained surplus or deficit on their current account? Refer to specific countries whenever possible.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Economic Growth (S32)
Question for discussion:
Should a government only pursue economic growth as its macroeconomic goal?
Tasks: Each group is to read the link in Webquest:
http://zunal.com/webquest.php?user=37349
and research on the respective countries assigned below as the context to respond to the above question:
Group
(1) Singapore
(2) China
(3) Thailand
(4) India
(5) S. Korea
Should a government only pursue economic growth as its macroeconomic goal?
Tasks: Each group is to read the link in Webquest:
http://zunal.com/webquest.php?user=37349
and research on the respective countries assigned below as the context to respond to the above question:
Group
(1) Singapore
(2) China
(3) Thailand
(4) India
(5) S. Korea
Economic Growth (S35)
Question for discussion:
Should a government only pursue economic growth as its macroeconomic goal?
Tasks: Each group is to read the link in Webquest:
http://zunal.com/webquest.php?user=37349
and research on the respective countries assigned below as the context to respond to the above question:
Group
(1) Singapore
(2) China
(3) Thailand
(4) India
(5) S. Korea
Should a government only pursue economic growth as its macroeconomic goal?
Tasks: Each group is to read the link in Webquest:
http://zunal.com/webquest.php?user=37349
and research on the respective countries assigned below as the context to respond to the above question:
Group
(1) Singapore
(2) China
(3) Thailand
(4) India
(5) S. Korea
Economic Growth (S43)
Question for discussion:
Should a government only pursue economic growth as its macroeconomic goal?
Tasks: Each group is to read the link in Webquest:
http://zunal.com/webquest.php?user=37349
and research on the respective countries assigned below as the context to respond to the above question:
Group
(1) Singapore
(2) China
(3) Thailand
(4) India
(5) S. Korea
Should a government only pursue economic growth as its macroeconomic goal?
Tasks: Each group is to read the link in Webquest:
http://zunal.com/webquest.php?user=37349
and research on the respective countries assigned below as the context to respond to the above question:
Group
(1) Singapore
(2) China
(3) Thailand
(4) India
(5) S. Korea
Economic Growth (S63)
Question for discussion:
Should a government only pursue economic growth as its macroeconomic goal?
Tasks: Each group is to read the link in Webquest:
http://zunal.com/webquest.php?user=37349
and research on the respective countries assigned below as the context to respond to the above question:
Group
(1) Singapore
(2) China
(3) Thailand
(4) India
(5) S. Korea
Should a government only pursue economic growth as its macroeconomic goal?
Tasks: Each group is to read the link in Webquest:
http://zunal.com/webquest.php?user=37349
and research on the respective countries assigned below as the context to respond to the above question:
Group
(1) Singapore
(2) China
(3) Thailand
(4) India
(5) S. Korea
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
NIA - Bhutan's Gross National Happiness (S63)
Read the 1st two paragraphs on the origin of GNH at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_national_happiness
and watch a short 8’38’’ video on "Happiness in Bhutan" at:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/4782636.stm
Other useful references:
1)http://tutor2u.net/economics/content/topics/livingstandards/measuring_sol.htm
2)http://www.bized.co.uk/virtual/dc/copper/theory/th11.htm
3) http://www.bized.co.uk/virtual/dc/farming/theory/th3.htm
You should then be able to engage your friends and respond to the following question:
1) Discuss whether Gross National Happiness is a good measure of living standards.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_national_happiness
and watch a short 8’38’’ video on "Happiness in Bhutan" at:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/4782636.stm
Other useful references:
1)http://tutor2u.net/economics/content/topics/livingstandards/measuring_sol.htm
2)http://www.bized.co.uk/virtual/dc/copper/theory/th11.htm
3) http://www.bized.co.uk/virtual/dc/farming/theory/th3.htm
You should then be able to engage your friends and respond to the following question:
1) Discuss whether Gross National Happiness is a good measure of living standards.
NIA - Bhutan's Gross National Happiness (S43)
Read the 1st two paragraphs on the origin of GNH at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_national_happiness
and watch a short 8’38’’ video on "Happiness in Bhutan" at:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/4782636.stm
Other useful references:
1)http://tutor2u.net/economics/content/topics/livingstandards/measuring_sol.htm
2)http://www.bized.co.uk/virtual/dc/copper/theory/th11.htm
3) http://www.bized.co.uk/virtual/dc/farming/theory/th3.htm
You should then be able to engage your friends and respond to the following question:
1) Discuss whether Gross National Happiness is a good measure of living standards..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_national_happiness
and watch a short 8’38’’ video on "Happiness in Bhutan" at:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/4782636.stm
Other useful references:
1)http://tutor2u.net/economics/content/topics/livingstandards/measuring_sol.htm
2)http://www.bized.co.uk/virtual/dc/copper/theory/th11.htm
3) http://www.bized.co.uk/virtual/dc/farming/theory/th3.htm
You should then be able to engage your friends and respond to the following question:
1) Discuss whether Gross National Happiness is a good measure of living standards..
NIA - Bhutan's Gross National Happiness (S35)
Read the 1st two paragraphs on the origin of GNH at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_national_happiness
and watch a short 8’38’’ video on "Happiness in Bhutan" at:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/4782636.stm
Other useful references:
1)http://tutor2u.net/economics/content/topics/livingstandards/measuring_sol.htm
2)http://www.bized.co.uk/virtual/dc/copper/theory/th11.htm
3) http://www.bized.co.uk/virtual/dc/farming/theory/th3.htm
You should then be able to engage your friends and respond to the following question:
1) Discuss whether Gross National Happiness is a good measure of living standards.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_national_happiness
and watch a short 8’38’’ video on "Happiness in Bhutan" at:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/4782636.stm
Other useful references:
1)http://tutor2u.net/economics/content/topics/livingstandards/measuring_sol.htm
2)http://www.bized.co.uk/virtual/dc/copper/theory/th11.htm
3) http://www.bized.co.uk/virtual/dc/farming/theory/th3.htm
You should then be able to engage your friends and respond to the following question:
1) Discuss whether Gross National Happiness is a good measure of living standards.
NIA - Bhutan's Gross National Happiness (S32)
Read the 1st two paragraphs on the origin of GNH at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_national_happiness
and watch a short 8’38’’ video on "Happiness in Bhutan" at:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/4782636.stm
Other useful references:
1)http://tutor2u.net/economics/content/topics/livingstandards/measuring_sol.htm
2)http://www.bized.co.uk/virtual/dc/copper/theory/th11.htm
3) http://www.bized.co.uk/virtual/dc/farming/theory/th3.htm
You should then be able to engage your friends and respond to the following question:
1) Discuss whether Gross National Happiness is a good measure of living standards.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_national_happiness
and watch a short 8’38’’ video on "Happiness in Bhutan" at:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/4782636.stm
Other useful references:
1)http://tutor2u.net/economics/content/topics/livingstandards/measuring_sol.htm
2)http://www.bized.co.uk/virtual/dc/copper/theory/th11.htm
3) http://www.bized.co.uk/virtual/dc/farming/theory/th3.htm
You should then be able to engage your friends and respond to the following question:
1) Discuss whether Gross National Happiness is a good measure of living standards.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Globalisation
Using either the 4Ps (possibilities, principle, problems and policies) and 1G (goals or objective) or 4Cs (concepts, causes, consequences and cures), provide your comments on the following question:
1. "The trend towards globalisation leaves no room for protectionism".
(a) Account for the trend towards globalisation.
(b) Discuss whether you agree with the above-capitoned view.
References
1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhuV_rmf5Mg&feature=related
2) Globalisation: http://www.globaleducation.edna.edu.au/globaled/go/cache/offonce/pid/178
1. "The trend towards globalisation leaves no room for protectionism".
(a) Account for the trend towards globalisation.
(b) Discuss whether you agree with the above-capitoned view.
References
1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhuV_rmf5Mg&feature=related
2) Globalisation: http://www.globaleducation.edna.edu.au/globaled/go/cache/offonce/pid/178
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)
Resources for self-study:
Sources:
(1) Definition of CBA
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/139466/cost-benefit-analysis
(2) Introduction to CBA
http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/watkins/cba.htm
(3) Critical Thinking: Read the section on "Learning the Elements & Standards of Critical Thinking" in the link below:
http://http://www.criticalthinking.org/starting/high_school.cfm/
(4) Webquest link on problem based learning on CBA: http://zunal.com/webquest.php?w=50298
Questions for comments:
(1) Based on the framework given in critical thinking, what are the 8 elements of thoughts
(2) From the paper "Introduction to CBA", discuss the various stages that are involved in CBA of any projects, giving illustrations and examples.
Sources:
(1) Definition of CBA
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/139466/cost-benefit-analysis
(2) Introduction to CBA
http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/watkins/cba.htm
(3) Critical Thinking: Read the section on "Learning the Elements & Standards of Critical Thinking" in the link below:
http://http://www.criticalthinking.org/starting/high_school.cfm/
(4) Webquest link on problem based learning on CBA: http://zunal.com/webquest.php?w=50298
Questions for comments:
(1) Based on the framework given in critical thinking, what are the 8 elements of thoughts
(2) From the paper "Introduction to CBA", discuss the various stages that are involved in CBA of any projects, giving illustrations and examples.
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