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Term 1 SA test Flashcards

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exchange rate

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the value of a currency in comparison to another currency

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floating exchange rate

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when the value of a currency is determined by demand and supply

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trade weighted index (TWI)

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The average value of the AUD compared to Australia’s major trading partners currencies, weighted according to their significance

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Factors affecting the demand for and supply of AUD

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  • financial flows
  • trade flows
  • economic conditions
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Factors affecting the demand for and supply of AUD - Financial flows

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Level of Australian interest rates relative to overseas interest rates
- High domestic rates attract foreign investment,
creating higher demand for AUD
- Low domestic rates incentivise saving funds in
overseas banks, creating a high supply of AUD
Investment opportunities
- High opportunities domestically support high demand
for AUD
- High foreign opportunities create a high supply of
AUD
Speculation
- If there is an expectation of future appreciation, there
may be high demand for AUD
- If there is an expectation of a future depreciation
investors may sell AUD, increasing supply

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Factors affecting the demand for and supply of AUD - trade flows

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Exports
- High demand for domestic exports leads to high
demand for AUD
Imports
- High demand for imports results in high supply of AUD
Commodity prices and terms of trade
- Improvements in commodity prices and terms of trade
increase the value of exports, causing high demand
for AUD
- A decrease in commodity prices and terms of trade
decreases the value of exports, causing high supply of
AUD

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Factors affecting the demand for and supply of AUD - economic conditions

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Expansionary period
- Upturn in domestic and/or international business cycle
may increase demand for Australia’s exports, creating
high demand for AUD
Contractionary period
- A downturn in the domestic and/or international
business cycle may decrease demand for Australia’s
exports, creating a high supply of AUD
Tastes and preferences
- Affect demand of Aus exports and imports, and
therefore the demand and supply of the AUD

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Changes in exchange rate - appreciation

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An increase in the exchange rate of one currency in terms of another
Occurs when demand increases and/or supply decreases

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changes in exchange rate - depreciation

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A decrease in the exchange rate of one currency in terms of another
Occurs when demand decreases and/or supply increases

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fixed exchange rate

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When the government or RBA officially sets the exchange rate for an economy

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clean float

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pure demand-supply model with no central bank intervention (only exists in theory)

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dirty float

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a flexible exchange rate but managed to a certain extent

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managed exchange rate

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Any official intervention by a government in setting the exchange rate

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Advantages of a flexible over fixed rate

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More accurately reflects international competitiveness which encourages free trade
Dutch disease: a boom in one export causes an appreciation in exchange rates making other industries less competitive

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Disadvantages of flexible over fixed rate

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volatile or sudden changes cause future transactions to become uncertain, which heavily influences speculative investment
Depreciations may cause inflation, as imports are more expensive and this price increase can be reflected in the domestic interest rate

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Direct intervention by RBA on exchange rates

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The RBA buys/sells foreign exchange when the AUD goes either too high or too low
If AUD is too high the RBA sells AUD reserves to increase supply, and decreases its value
If the AUD is too low, the RBA buys AUD reserves to increase demand and increase its value

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Indirect Intervention by RBA on exchange rates

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Monetary policy: Interest rates set by the RBA have a secondary function of changing the interest rate between Australia and overseas

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Effects of fluctuations in exchange rates on the economy - Positive Impacts of Appreciation

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Cheaper imports may cause lower import inflation as prices are lower
Cheaper imports encourage allocative efficiency of resources resulting in a long term shift to more competitive industries
Cheaper imports mean consumers and firms can buy a greater quantity of products due to increased purchasing power, therefore improving living standards and lowering input costs
Valuation effect on debt decreases interest servicing costs on foreign debt and the overall AUD value of foreign debt

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Effects of fluctuations in exchange rates on the economy - Negative Impacts of Appreciation

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Exports are more expensive, and we expect a fall in the quantity demanded, leading to a long term loss of investors, causing slower economic growth
Cheaper imports may cause domestic firms to lose competitiveness which may increase unemployment
Valuation effect on assets

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Effects of fluctuations in exchange rates on the economy - Positive Impacts of Depreciation

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exports are cheaper, so we expect an increase in quantity demanded causing a long term increase in investment and economic growth
More expensive imports may cause domestic firms to increase competitiveness which may increase employment
Valuation effect on assets

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Effects of fluctuations in exchange rates on the economy - negative Impacts of Depreciation

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Imports are more expensive, which may cause imported inflation
More expensive imports decreases living standards and increases input costs due to decreased purchasing power
Valuation effect on debt

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aggregate demand

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the total demand over a period of time

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aggregate demand formula

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AD=C+I+G+(X-M)

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consumption

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spending by households, contributes to ~60% AD

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Factors that influence consumption levels

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interest rate levels, a person’s income level, MPC and the distribution of income

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investment

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spending by firms to increase productive capacity.

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factors that influence investment levels

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the cost of inputs, interest rates, profit levels, business expectations, tax rates and government policy

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Government spending

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spending by local, state and federal governments.

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factors that influence government spending

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policy objectives of the government (such as lower inflation and unemployment) and the general state of the economy

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30
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Net exports

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expenditure by foreigners on domestically produced goods/services (exports) minus expenditure on foreign goods/services (imports).

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factors that influence net exports

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the global business cycle, exchange rate and commodity prices

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32
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aggregate supply

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the total productive capacity of an economy when all factors of production are fully utilised over a period of time

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33
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equilibrium

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I + G + X = S + T + M

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34
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the simple multiplier

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The simple multiplier refers to the extent to which an initial change in autonomous expenditure is multiplied to give or result in a larger change in the equilibrium level of national income

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MPC formula

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MPC = 𝚫C/𝚫Y

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36
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multiplier formula

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K = 1/(1-MPC)

K x change of income = new income

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sources of eco growth in Aus

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consumption by households, investment by business, government spending, net exports, technological change, labour productivity, capital productivity, education, R&D, access to more resources, immigration, 3 p’s - productivity, participation, population, natural resources, labour, capital

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positive effects of economic growth

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Higher GDP per capita improves living standards and economic development
Increased employment opportunities
Increased confidence due to high growth rates
Improvement in budgetary position
Increased innovation
more export revenue
higher levels of saving

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negative effects of economic growth

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Investment in new capital may cause short-term structural unemployment
May lead to higher inflation as higher AD pushes up prices
Worsened BOGS and increased CAD
Increased income inequality as high income earners disproportionately benefit from increased economic growth
Increased negative externalities due to conflict between growth and sustainability as the use of natural resources fuels short term growth, but threatens long term growth

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ecologically sustainable development

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the growth rate with economic benefits without environmental destruction
development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations

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increase in AS

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Capacity constraint is the point at which the economy approaches full employment and cannot grow any further
In the long run, AS must increase to match AD, because if it doesn’t then further AD will simply cause inflation

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42
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unemployment

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people willing and able to work, actively seeking work, but unable to find employment

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labour force

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working age population who are employed or unemployed

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working age population

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labour force + people in the working age bracket that aren’t actively seeking work

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participation rate

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labour force/working age population

the percentage of people in the working-age population that are in the labour force

46
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unemployment rate

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Unemployment rate: unemployed/labour force x 100

the percentage of people in the labour force who are unemployed

47
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trends in unemployment

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Unemployment has increased due to COVID and the participation rate has fallen
Higher unemployment was experienced from mid 1970s onward due to high microeconomic reforms and structural changes within the Australian economy
Casualisation of the workforce has increased, increasing underemployment

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types of unemployment

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cyclical, structural, seasonal, frictional, hidden, long term, underemployment

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cyclical unemployment

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unemployment caused by a contraction in economic activity and aggregate demand. This generally occurs in the short-term during periods of economic downturn

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Structural unemployment

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structural (long-term) changes causing workers to become redundant or displaced. occurs when there is a mismatch between the jobs that are available and the people looking for work. Could result from a lack of required skills or the available jobs are a long way from job seekers, likely to face long term unemployment

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frictional unemployment

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people who are temporarily unemployed as they move between jobs, or when people transition into and out of the labour force

52
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seasonal unemployment

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certain work at certain times of the year can create unemployment that changes with seasons. Occurs at different points over the year because of seasonal patterns that affect jobs

53
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Hidden unemployment

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Those who are unemployed for more than 12 months and who have given up actively seeking work. Occurs when people are not counted as unemployed in the formal ABS labour market statistics but would probably work if they had the chance

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long term

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unemployed for more than 12 months. This can be linked to structural unemployment if a reskilling process is not undertaken

55
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underemployment

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part-time or casual workers who would like to work more hours than they are currently offered

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Causes of unemployment

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Economic growth levels - demand for labour is derived demand
Annual rate of economic growth must exceed the sum of the rate of productivity growth and labour force increases
Rising participation rates
Fiscal policy and monetary policy
Structural change

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natural rate of unemployment

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the level of unemployment at which there is no cyclical unemployment

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NAIRU

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the lowest unemployment rate which can be sustained without an increase in inflation

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main groups affected by unemployment

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Young people
Face high rates of unemployment due to the lack of experience, skills or education. In 2019, the unemployment rate for people aged 15-19 was 7% higher than the national unemployment rate
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
Have high rates of unemployment around 3-4 times the national average
Specific Regions
Such as country areas in Australia, where there are limited jobs available
Migrants
Often have limited English skills, may find it harder to obtain work, and hence experience higher unemployment

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economic costs of unemployment

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Opportunity cost
Economy is losing the opportunity of working to full capacity
Lower living standards
Lower purchasing power, disposable income and living standards
Loss of skills
May result in a rise of structural unemployment
Government costs
Increase social welfare and less taxation revenue
Lower wage growth
Greater supply of workers means firms can offer lower wages, which may also lead to increased income inequality as lower skilled workers may find it harder to negotiate wage rises
Intergenerational poverty

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social costs of unemployment

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Increased inequality
Increased inequality can lead to increased mental health issues, crime rates, alcohol abuse and family tensions
Low self esteem and dignity
People may experience reduced motivation which can lead to hidden unemployment

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inflation

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Sustained increase in the general price level over a period of time, usually over one year

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headline inflation

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Most commonly used rate
Found using CPI
measures changes in the prices of a selected regimen of consumer goods and services over time by using price index numbers
Inflation rate = [(current CPI - Previous CPI)/Previous CPI] x100
Doesn’t measure all goods and services
Lags (doesn’t reflect current performance)

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underlying rate

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Headline Rate - Volatile Factors
Unusual movements can distort understanding of inflation
More accurate and preferred

65
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government inflation goals

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RBA sets target of 2-3% over the business cycle on average
Avoid hyperinflation
Extremely rapid inflation where prices escale quickly : over 50% per month
Decreases the real value of money
Decreases purchasing power
Increases cost of living
Avoid deflation
Price levels decline
Anticipate lower prices in future
Consumers save rather than spend
Decreased aggregate demand
Decreased economic activity
May lead to a recession
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causes of inflation

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demand inflation
cost inflation
inflationary expectations
imported inflation

67
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demand inflation

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Demand side source
When increases in aggregate demand exceed increases in aggregate supply
demand increases faster than production can, resulting in shortage of goods, consumers compete, increasing prices and causing inflation
Usually occurs during a boom
Causes
Any increase in aggregate demand - consumption, investment, government spending, net exports

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inflationary expectations

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Consumers expect higher inflation so planned purchases brought forward, spending increases in the short term, increase demand-pull inflation

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cost inflation

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Supply side
Occurs when production costs rise, forcing firms to increase their prices to preserve profit margins
Production costs increase, firms produce fewer goods and services at any price, aggregate supply falls
Factors that make production costs increase
Wages
Cost of raw materials, equipment, or services

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imported inflation

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Inflation due to an increase in the cost of imports
Overseas sector
If AUD is comparatively weak and inflation is high overseas, the cost of imported raw materials and equipment rises, increases productions costs for firms, increasing prices

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negatives of inflation

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Constraint on economic growth in the long term
Distorts consumer spending and saving decisions - increase short term spending which decreases long term growth
When inflation is too high, contractionary monetary policy or fiscal policy is implemented, decreasing demand, reducing economic growth
Reduction in international competitiveness
With high inflation, cost of Aus products and inputs increases, exports decrease and import spending increases, decreasing our international competitiveness and causing a deterioration of trade balance and current account, reduces AD
Depreciation of Exchange Rate
Inflation reduces real value of money, so AUD is worth less, leading to currency depreciation
Inflation undermines investor confidence, decreasing demand for AUD resulting in currency depreciation

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benefits of inflation

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Avoids deflation
Deflation usually comes with low economic growth and high unemployment
Consumers delay spending, waiting for prices to drop further, dampening AD
Relationship to Unemployment
Indirect effect
Strong correlation between high inflation and low unemployment

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effect of inflation on income earners

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Loss of purchasing power
High inflation worsens income distribution
Skill Levels
As prices rise, workers seek higher wages. The higher the skills and qualifications, the more bargaining power to get higher wages as they are harder to replace
Income is redistributed from low to high skilled workers
Income Type
Indexed - automatically adjusted to inflation e.g. pensions and welfare recipients
Fixed - don’t adjust to inflation

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effects of inflation on borrowers and lenders

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Lenders
Negative impact
receive a certain percentage of their savings each period, as the general price levels rise, these interest repayments are worth less
Borrowers
Positive impact
Interest repayments are worth less
Borrowers technically are paying back less money

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effects of inflation on real asset owners

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Real Assets - physical assets that have worth e.g. property, land, commodities
Inflation causes the monetary value of assets to rise, making their owners wealthier

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effects of inflation on firms

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The effect inflation has on firms depends on the type of firm or market
Benefits monopolies as there are no alternatives
Import competing firms will suffer as consumers can buy cheaper foreign alternatives

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effects of inflation on government

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Benefits from increased taxation revenue
Government expenditure increase
cost of providing public goods becomes higher
Welfare payments are more expensive

78
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lorenz curve

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A graphical representation of income distribution. A 45° upward sloping line indicates the line of perfect equality

79
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gini coefficient

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Measure of income distribution calculated by using the lorenz curve
= Area A/(Area A+B)
coefficient of 0 represents perfect inequality
The higher the coefficient, the more inequality in an economy

80
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Income

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money and other benefits received by individuals in return for the factors of production, such as land, labour, capital and enterprise. It also includes social welfare or transfer payments

81
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bilateral exchange rate

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measures the value of a unit of domestic currency relative to another currency

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real gdp calculation

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(nominal GDP/1) x 100/CPI

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Sources of income as a percentage of household income

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Wages and salaries ~ 55.8%
Profits ~ 18.5%
Rent, interest and dividends ~ 11.5%
Social benefits~ 8.6%
Other ~ 5.6%
84
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Progressive taxation

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the more you earn the more you pay - reduces inequality

85
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Proportional tax

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doesn’t reduce equality as it takes a standard proportion of income from all

86
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Regressive tax

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impacts lower income earners more than high income earners

87
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Transfer payments

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such as age pensions, unemployment benefits and more exist to protect those who cannot earn a sufficient amount of income for themselves

88
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wealth

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the value of assets owned by individuals, including property, consumer durables, and financial assets.

89
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sources of wealth

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Accounts held with financial institutions (5.8%)
Owner occupied property and other property (56.7%)
Superannuation (17.8%)

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dimensions and trends of income inequality

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Gender
In Aus there is a 14% pay gap between men and women
Women are more likely to have to take time off work for children, preventing them from earning more
Age
Income varies over a person’s life due to experience and skills
Younger people typically earn lower incomes due to less experience
People over 60 find it more difficult to gain employment as they approach retirement age and may receive lower pay
Occupation
Jobs with higher skill levels generally pay higher and those with successful businesses
Ethnic Background
Those with limited english skills often have difficulty in obtaining skilled work where proficient english is required
Family Structure
Single parents have a low weekly income, whereas couples without dependent children have the highest income

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economic benefits of inequality

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incentive effect: people will seek to increase skills, education, productivity and geographical mobility if they are motivated to earn more
Encourages entrepreneurialism: people are willing to accept investment, risk, and innovation for higher profits
Higher Savings: higher incomes lead to more savings, which may result in less reliance on overseas borrowing, which may improve CAD

92
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social benefits of inequality

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Incentivises community values: including hard work, the importance of skills, education and dedication

93
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economic costs of inequality

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Overall utility is not increased: due to the law of diminishing marginal utility, when high income earners earn more they find less utility from this increase in income
Consumption and Economic Growth decreases: higher income earners have a lower MPC compared to low income earners, hence adding less to AD
Government Welfare: increases with increased income inequality

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social costs of inequality

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Class division: increased income inequality can cause tension and conflict, and a possible poverty cycle and discrimination
Decreased Well being: less economic development for lower income earners can affect health outcomes or crime rates

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nominal gdp

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the dollar value of the goods and services produced in a time period, which depends on the volume of what was produced and the prices of what was produced

96
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nominal gdp calculation

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(value yr 2 - value yr 1)/value year 1 x100

97
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real gdp calculation

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𝚫volume/volume yr1 x100

98
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factors that affect AS

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labour, capital and productivity

99
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income distribution data

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highest 20% : 42%
lowest 20%: 6%
second 20% : 20%
middle 20%: 17%
fourth 20%: 23%
100
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wealth distribution data

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highest 20% : 64%
lowest 20%: 1%
second 20% : 5%
middle 20%: 11%
fourth 20%: 20%
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private costs

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the expenditure by producers on resources to produce output and by consumers in buying g/s

102
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social costs

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the cost imposed on society as a result of private costs

103
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private benefits

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profits made by producers and satisfaction gained from consumption by consumers

104
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social benefits

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positive effects of private production on the community

105
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market failure

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where the price/market system fails to take into account social costs and benefits

106
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private good

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excludable - those that are unable to pay form them are excluded from enjoying them
rival - if a good is consumed by 1 person, it is unable to be consumed by another

107
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public goods

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non-excludable - people can’t be excluded from using them

non-rival - one person’s consumption doesn’t affect another’s

108
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free riders

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individuals that benefit from the good or service whether they pay for it or not

109
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renewable resources

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can be used repeatedly and replaced naturally

110
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non-renewable resources

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supply is finite - it can’t be replaced fast enough to keep up with consumption of it

111
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government policies for environmental issues

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carbon tax
emissions trading scheme
minerals resource rent tax
paris agreement
emissions reduction fund
renewable energy target
snowy mountains hydro scheme
112
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real gdp

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the national output of goods and services adjusted for changes in inflation over time

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