FIFA World Cup 2026 Hosting and Economics

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What is the total amount Toronto and Vancouver are projected to spend on infrastructure for the FIFA World Cup?

  • $2 billion
  • $500 million
  • $750 million
  • $1 billion (correct)

Which of the following best describes the nature of economic impacts from spending in one region to another within Canada?

  • Spending has a ripple effect across the economy. (correct)
  • Spending only affects local businesses.
  • Regional spending has no impact outside of the spending area.
  • Only negative impacts are transmitted to other regions.

What multiplier is assumed in this scenario for the expenditure effect?

  • 2
  • 10
  • 3
  • 5 (correct)

How much will Canadian equilibrium expenditure and real GDP increase with a multiplier of 5 and a spending of $1 billion?

<p>$5 billion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects the effects of spending on inter-regional economics?

<p>Economic activity can influence overall production in other areas. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the assertion that the expenditure will have no effect outside Toronto and Vancouver deemed incorrect?

<p>The interconnected nature of the Canadian economy causes ripple effects. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the expenditure multiplier relate to overall economic impact?

<p>It represents the total economic effect of initial spending. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT a channel through which spending in one region can affect another?

<p>Lower interest rates exclusively in the spending region (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many Canadian dollars are needed to purchase one U.S. dollar on March 21, 2023?

<p>1.37 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the exchange rate for one Euro in Canadian dollars on March 21, 2023?

<p>1.48 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about buying goods in the U.S. is correct for the dates given?

<p>Goods were cheaper in 2022 due to a stronger Canadian dollar. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the marginal propensity to consume (MPC) calculated from the given data for disposable income?

<p>0.7 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the breakeven level of income based on the given data?

<p>$500 billion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the exchange rate for 1 Canadian dollar to Indian Rupees on March 21, 2022?

<p>60.53 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the change in consumption expenditure divided by the change in disposable income represent?

<p>Marginal Propensity to Consume (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is correct regarding loanable funds?

<p>Funds for investment primarily come from household savings. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

FIFA World Cup 2026 Hosting

  • Toronto and Vancouver designated as Canadian Official Host Cities for FIFA World Cup 2026.
  • They join 11 cities in the US and 3 in Mexico, marking the largest World Cup in history.

Economic Impact of Expenditures

  • A combined expenditure of 1 billion dollars is planned for infrastructure improvement, including stadiums and transportation.
  • Disagreement with the notion that spending will only affect these two cities; interconnected economic effects reach other Canadian regions.
  • Spending increases demand for goods/services, influences labor mobility, and impacts production across Canada.
  • Multiplicative effect of the expenditure multiplier set at 5; predicts a 5 billion dollar increase in Canadian equilibrium expenditure and real GDP (1 billion * 5).

Currency Exchange Rates Comparison (2022 vs 2023)

  • March 21, 2022 Rates:
    • 1.2593 CAD = 1 USD
    • 1.3894 CAD = 1 Euro
    • 1 CAD = 60.533 Indian Rupees
  • March 21, 2023 Rates:
    • 1 CAD = 0.72961 USD (approximately 1.37 CAD for 1 USD)
    • 1 CAD = 0.67741 Euro (approximately 1.48 CAD for 1 Euro)
    • 1 Indian Rupee = 0.01658 CAD

Shopping Expense Analysis

  • In 2022, the Canadian dollar was stronger against the U.S. dollar (1.2593 CAD) compared to 2023 (1.37 CAD).
  • Shopping in the U.S. would have been more cost-effective on March 21, 2022.

Analysis of Nevets’ Economy

  • Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC):

    • Calculated as the change in consumption expenditure divided by the change in disposable income.
    • Between 100 and 200 billion disposable income, consumption increased by 70 billion; thus, MPC = 0.7.
  • Breakeven Level of Income:

    • Breakeven occurs where disposable income equals consumption expenditure, noted at 500 billion.

Statement on Loanable Funds Market

  • Examination required on whether the assertion regarding the source of investment financing from household savings is correct or incorrect; further analysis needed.

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