QUESTION 1
Reasons of Price Increases (Inflation)" Please respond to the following:
From Part 1 of the scenario, identify whether the copy center is facing a cost-push or demand-pull inflation and provide a rationale for your answer. Suggest a policy that could help the business in the short run and long run.
From Part 2 of the scenario, identify whether the copy center is facing a cost-push or demand-pull inflation and provide a rationale for your answer. Suggest a business strategy that would offset the type of inflation you have identified.
QUESTION 2
"Unemployment" Please respond to the following:
From the first e-Activity, analyze the increasing and decreasing change in the unemployment rate over the last few years for both your local area (closest geographic city reported) and state. Identify any apparent trends based on the changes in the unemployment rate and predict the direction of the unemployment rate in the next six months. Provide a rationale for your prediction.
From the second e-Activity, analyze the different types of unemployment and determine which is the most costly to the U.S. economy. Explain your rationale.