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What is the primary focus of microeconomics?
What is the primary focus of microeconomics?
Which learning outcome involves the use of econometric models?
Which learning outcome involves the use of econometric models?
Macroeconomics deals primarily with which of the following?
Macroeconomics deals primarily with which of the following?
Which of the following is a key component of public finance concepts?
Which of the following is a key component of public finance concepts?
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What is an essential step recommended in setting your study schedule?
What is an essential step recommended in setting your study schedule?
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Evaluating the effects of macroeconomic policies primarily impacts which of the following?
Evaluating the effects of macroeconomic policies primarily impacts which of the following?
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What is one of the expected learning outcomes related to global trends?
What is one of the expected learning outcomes related to global trends?
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Which reference is recommended for studying macroeconomics?
Which reference is recommended for studying macroeconomics?
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Which of the following is NOT typically studied in macroeconomics?
Which of the following is NOT typically studied in macroeconomics?
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How do microeconomic decisions influence the macroeconomy?
How do microeconomic decisions influence the macroeconomy?
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What key question is a macroeconomist likely to study?
What key question is a macroeconomist likely to study?
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Which of the following best defines macroeconomics?
Which of the following best defines macroeconomics?
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Which economist is recognized as the founding father of modern macroeconomics?
Which economist is recognized as the founding father of modern macroeconomics?
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What was the purpose of the Public Finance Management Act enacted in 1999?
What was the purpose of the Public Finance Management Act enacted in 1999?
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What does the interaction between microeconomics and macroeconomics demonstrate?
What does the interaction between microeconomics and macroeconomics demonstrate?
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Which of the following influences microeconomic decisions?
Which of the following influences microeconomic decisions?
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Which document focuses on financial management in local government budgets and expenditures?
Which document focuses on financial management in local government budgets and expenditures?
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What year was the Draft Treasury Regulations published for public comments?
What year was the Draft Treasury Regulations published for public comments?
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Which organization reported on public financial management reforms in post-conflict countries?
Which organization reported on public financial management reforms in post-conflict countries?
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What is a primary focus of the 2011 Financial Management and MFMA Implementation literature?
What is a primary focus of the 2011 Financial Management and MFMA Implementation literature?
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Which document outlines amendments to the Treasury Regulations for public entities?
Which document outlines amendments to the Treasury Regulations for public entities?
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In what context is the World Economic Forum's 2022 report titled 'Gloomy and more uncertain' published?
In what context is the World Economic Forum's 2022 report titled 'Gloomy and more uncertain' published?
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Who authored the report on local experiences of social grants and economic precarity in Mpumalanga, South Africa?
Who authored the report on local experiences of social grants and economic precarity in Mpumalanga, South Africa?
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What does positive net exports indicate?
What does positive net exports indicate?
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What is the primary cause of inflation?
What is the primary cause of inflation?
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Which of the following is true regarding the definition of unemployment?
Which of the following is true regarding the definition of unemployment?
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How does the neoclassical perspective view supply and demand?
How does the neoclassical perspective view supply and demand?
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Which of the following best describes the consequences of excessive inflation?
Which of the following best describes the consequences of excessive inflation?
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Which group of individuals is excluded from the unemployment rate calculation?
Which group of individuals is excluded from the unemployment rate calculation?
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In the context of macroeconomic theories, what does aggregate demand refer to?
In the context of macroeconomic theories, what does aggregate demand refer to?
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What effect does a trade deficit have on economic growth?
What effect does a trade deficit have on economic growth?
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What has significantly contributed to South Africa's fiscal crisis according to recent research?
What has significantly contributed to South Africa's fiscal crisis according to recent research?
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Which expenditure was notably affected by the inclusion of the R350 Covid-19 relief grant?
Which expenditure was notably affected by the inclusion of the R350 Covid-19 relief grant?
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What economic action does expansionary fiscal policy involve?
What economic action does expansionary fiscal policy involve?
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What did the researchers identify as a hidden factor in the fiscal crisis?
What did the researchers identify as a hidden factor in the fiscal crisis?
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What fiscal situation has South Africa been facing according to the researchers?
What fiscal situation has South Africa been facing according to the researchers?
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What has resulted from the combination of increased public service remuneration and lower-than-expected revenue?
What has resulted from the combination of increased public service remuneration and lower-than-expected revenue?
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Which of the following is NOT a stated reason for South Africa's fiscal dilemma?
Which of the following is NOT a stated reason for South Africa's fiscal dilemma?
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How has the number of social grant recipients impacted South Africa's fiscal situation?
How has the number of social grant recipients impacted South Africa's fiscal situation?
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What organization is responsible for conducting monetary policy in Nigeria?
What organization is responsible for conducting monetary policy in Nigeria?
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Which of the following is NOT a key responsibility of central banks?
Which of the following is NOT a key responsibility of central banks?
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What is the primary aim of conducting monetary policy by the central bank?
What is the primary aim of conducting monetary policy by the central bank?
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What method is commonly used by central banks to adjust the money supply?
What method is commonly used by central banks to adjust the money supply?
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Which of the following central banks is equivalent to the South African Reserve Bank in India?
Which of the following central banks is equivalent to the South African Reserve Bank in India?
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How has the framework of monetary policy changed over recent decades?
How has the framework of monetary policy changed over recent decades?
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What is a typical consequence of central banks conducting monetary policy?
What is a typical consequence of central banks conducting monetary policy?
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What are the primary benefits of a stable financial system managed by a central bank?
What are the primary benefits of a stable financial system managed by a central bank?
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Study Notes
Study Guide: Bachelor of Business Administration, Economics III
- This study guide provides key areas for study for Economics III
- It is vital to consult additional literature given the vastness of the subject.
- The study guide covers prescribed resources for the course
- It includes details on study material, legislation, and government publications.
- It outlines multimedia resources (videos) and URLs for further study.
Contents
- Details of study material, including relevant books, articles, legislation, and government publications.
- Topics covered include introduction, macro- and micro-economics, socio-political and economic trends, econometrics, public finances, and international financial markets
- The guide includes lists of tables and figures relevant to the course content.
Study Material
- Include the study guide itself
- Required reading and viewing materials
- Digital assessments
- Individual assignments
Prescribed Resources
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Books:
- Parkin, M. (2019). Economics (13th ed.). Pearson International.
- Articles: (List of articles and links provided)
- Legislation and Government Publications: (List of legislation and government publications and links provided)
- Multimedia: (List of videos and links provided)
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