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Analyse three consequences of high inflation on individuals in the UK

Inflation is defined as a sustained increase in the general price level over time, and is measured by the % change in the CPI. High inflation can be defined as a level which is unsustainable for the economy ...
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Answered by Fred H. Economics tutor
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Discuss how a business may practice 3rd degree price discrimination

3rd degree price discrimination is when a firm charges different prices to different groups of consumers. This is done in order to maximise revenue by charging a higher price to consumers who are willing to ...
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How to identify/draw the different types of externalities

On the x-axis we have quantity, on the y-axis (instead of price) we have costs/benefits. For an externality in consumption (positive or negative) the "supply line" is always labelled as marginal pr...
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Explain the impact of an increase in oil prices on UK economic growth and inflation.

Initially we are at an equilibrium where AD 1 is equal to SRAS 1 giving rise to a Price Level of PL 1 and a level of Real Output of Y 1 . The increase in oil prices would raise production costs across the ec...
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What is inflation? What is the difference between real and nominal GDP and why is it important to measure GDP in real growth terms?

Inflation refers to rising price levels. The annual rate of inflation measure the annual percentage increase in price. If the rate is negative (e.g. in Japan), then prices are falling and we are measuring th...
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