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What is a simple definition of Keynes' sticky prices theory?

In a downturn, it is easy for households, and firms to reduce spending, but difficult for suppliers to reduce prices. A big input that drives this is wages . It is very hard to negotiate wages downward in a ...
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Answered by Shivani S. Economics tutor
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Analyse how barrier to entry determine the degree of competition in the British transport market.

A barrier to entry is any complication or expense a firm might encounter when entering the transport market. There are many barriers to entry such as economies of scale being exploited by pre-existing firms;...
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Should the fizzy drinks market be regulated or left to the free workings of the market?

This question is asking about the demerit good of fizzy drink consumption. this consumption leads to a negative externality (external cost to society) - this could be added cost to NHS from the increased lik...
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Explain why, in a free market, sugary drinks may be overconsumed.

In the introduction I would define and explain, briefly, the key terms in the question. The main terms that I would focus on are market failure as the misallocation of resources in an economy; and explain su...
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Explain the key characteristics of perfect competition

Perfect competition is a type of market structure. It is the market structure in which there is the highest amount of competition. Perfect competition is characterised by some key characteristics, which incl...
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