A duopoly is a market structure dominated by two firms. A pure duopoly is a market where there are just two firms. But, in reality, most duopolies are markets where the two biggest firms control over 70% of the market share. Characteristics of duopoly Strong barriers to entry in the market, e.g. brand loyalty (Coca-cola …
Definition: Aid involves economic assistance from one country to another. Usually, aid refers to assistance from the developed world to LDCs – less developed countries Aid can take various forms: Debt Relief – Forgiving debt can save LDCs annual interest payments and leave them more resources for internal investment Direct AID- giving food, money and …
Definition of an economic boom A boom is a period of rapid economic expansion resulting in higher GDP, lower unemployment, a higher inflation rate and rising asset prices. Booms usually suggest the economy is overheating creating a positive output gap and inflationary pressures. A boom suggests the economy is growing at a faster rate than …
There is no absolutely agreed definition to a depression. But I would define a depression as A deep and long-lasting period of negative economic growth, with output falling for at least 12 months and GDP falling by over 10%. A depression means the economy experiences a significant fall in output, higher unemployment and disruption to …
An economic stimulus package is an attempt by the government to boost economic growth and lead the economy out of a recession or economic slowdown. The two main ways for stimulating the economy are expansionary monetary policy and expansionary fiscal policy. Though it tends to refer to fiscal policy. Fiscal policy This involves a change …
An import quota is a limit on the amount of imports that can be brought into a particular country. For example, the US may limit the number of Japanese car imports to 2 million per year. Quotas will reduce imports, and help domestic suppliers. However, they will lead to higher prices for consumers, a decline …
A look at the effect of tariffs on consumers, government tax revenue, domestic firms and net economic welfare.
Definition of Efficiency Wage Theory / Hypothesis The idea of the efficiency wage theory is that increasing wages can lead to increased labour productivity because workers feel more motivated to work with higher pay. Therefore if firms increase wages – some or all of the higher wage costs will be recouped through increased staff retention …