Using a Graph,illustrate the Effect of an Unfunded Pension Plan

question 41

Essay

Using a graph,illustrate the effect of an unfunded pension plan on the level of investment and the interest rate.Assume an annual amount going into the pension plan of R.What happens to interest rates and the level of investment? Explain your answer.

Evaluate the impact of specialization and trade on world production and consumption.

Calculate the opportunity cost of producing goods in different countries.

Distinguish between absolute and comparative advantage in international trade contexts.

Understand the market impact of international trade on consumer and producer surplus.

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Definitions:

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