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26 Nov 2003, 19:04
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Which essay? Microeconomics this time
1. What factors, according to economic theory, are the main determinants of the effects on employment of introducing a minimum wage? Discuss the likely direction and magnitude of the employment effect in practice.
2. What are the costs of road congestion? Critically evaluate the policy instruments for reducing congestion in use or being considered (in the UK and/or other countries).
Thinking 2 as I can just shit on all the current policies. Anyone differ?
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26 Nov 2003, 19:15
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Re: Which essay? Microeconomics this time
Go with 2. But try to bring up some possible solutions as well.
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26 Nov 2003, 21:17
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Re: Which essay? Microeconomics this time
Bath have offered me a place for economics. is it fun?!?!?!
I would do 2 becuase then you can talk about:
1 - congestion charge
2 - increased road tax
3 - the like £10bn investment in motorways the ogvernment announced a few months back
4 - investment in public transport/capaigns for people to use it
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26 Nov 2003, 21:20
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Re: Which essay? Microeconomics this time
2.
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26 Nov 2003, 21:20
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Re: Which essay? Microeconomics this time
I like 2 because I can just basically say the government are being shit, and be justified. I can also be a total commie too if I feel like it.
Economics is okay, just hope you don't get John Sessions as a lecturer. Not very good at explaining imo.
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26 Nov 2003, 21:22
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Re: Which essay? Microeconomics this time
I would do 1 but that's because I did a module on Labour Economics in the third year which covered it.
Plus you can act all clever and say that a minimum wage actually increases employment.
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26 Nov 2003, 21:32
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Cute and cuddly
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Re: Which essay? Microeconomics this time
labour economics sucks, i saw a graph about how when wages get high then the supply of labour decreases becuase like they want to go and play golf and shit.
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26 Nov 2003, 21:33
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Re: Which essay? Microeconomics this time
If you are a first year I think you should concentrate on doing Turan's Modern World Economy essay, and then email it to me.
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26 Nov 2003, 21:37
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Re: Which essay? Microeconomics this time
I didn't do Modern World Economy. I heard it was for fags.
Why do you want the essay?
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26 Nov 2003, 21:39
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Re: Which essay? Microeconomics this time
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I didn't do Modern World Economy. I heard it was for fags.
Why do you want the essay?
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You heard correct.
I am trying to do it now, but haven't been to many lectures so have no idea what I am doing.
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27 Nov 2003, 01:33
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Re: Which essay? Microeconomics this time
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Originally Posted by Super
1. What factors, according to economic theory, are the main determinants of the effects on employment of introducing a minimum wage? Discuss the likely direction and magnitude of the employment effect in practice.
2. What are the costs of road congestion? Critically evaluate the policy instruments for reducing congestion in use or being considered (in the UK and/or other countries).
Thinking 2 as I can just shit on all the current policies. Anyone differ?
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Do 1, do the normal bollocks of if above market qty creatin involuntary unemployment and comment on effects dependin on elasticity of supply of labour, then talk about monopsony andfind out min wage increases employment :shock:
Well thats wot I'd do...
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27 Nov 2003, 01:50
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Re: Which essay? Microeconomics this time
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1. What factors, according to economic theory, are the main determinants of the effects on employment of introducing a minimum wage? Discuss the likely direction and magnitude of the employment effect in practice.
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which economic theory?
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27 Nov 2003, 01:51
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Re: Which essay? Microeconomics this time
Communism
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27 Nov 2003, 01:58
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Re: Which essay? Microeconomics this time
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andfind out min wage increases employment :shock:
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It doesn't...
Do 1.
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28 Nov 2003, 01:29
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Re: Which essay? Microeconomics this time
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It doesn't...
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It does with monopsony because the supply curve is horizontal until meets original supply curve so break in MR curve where cuts MC. Duh.
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28 Nov 2003, 01:53
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Re: Which essay? Microeconomics this time
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It does with monopsony because the supply curve is horizontal until meets original supply curve so break in MR curve where cuts MC. Duh.
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In real world there's neither a monopsony nor a horizontal aggregate suppy curve, so why bother with it?
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28 Nov 2003, 03:42
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Re: Which essay? Microeconomics this time
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Communism
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Communism isn't so much a theory as a collective delusional semi-emotional drivel-filled coma-inducing semi-Hegelian attempt at convincing simple-minded people that this really is a science and not the inane decreasingly applicable rant of a group of men violently reacting against all tradition and authority without a critical attempt to determine actual truth.
Of course we could also apply that to Rand, Christianity and Plato so who cares really?
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28 Nov 2003, 13:33
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Re: Which essay? Microeconomics this time
I'd do 1 as it's easy it's simple labour economics, also it doesn't increase employment it causes unemployment especially amoung young people, either way it doesn't matter as it's effect was nullified when it failed to keep pace with inflation.
Not sure about 2 as I've never really thought about it..
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28 Nov 2003, 13:51
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Re: Which essay? Microeconomics this time
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reacting against all tradition and authority
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Sadly, this bit doesn't apply to most people calling themselves 'Communists'. They're generally far too acceptant of authority (and tradition for that matter, albeit a different tradition).
You need to be like me, T&F,or someone like Rosa Luxemburg to be a communist and properly reject authority.
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28 Nov 2003, 14:06
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Re: Which essay? Microeconomics this time
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You need to be like me or T&F to be a communist and properly reject authority.
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Dont you both work for the government?
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28 Nov 2003, 14:29
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Re: Which essay? Microeconomics this time
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Dont you both work for the government?
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No. I work for a quasi-chairty / social landlord.
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28 Nov 2003, 14:47
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Re: Which essay? Microeconomics this time
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No. I work for a quasi-chairty / social landlord.
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I thought you were a state housing officer.
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28 Nov 2003, 14:49
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Re: Which essay? Microeconomics this time
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I thought you were a state housing officer.
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No, I was going to be a housing officer (for the same company) but I work as a "Rent Account Manager" now. I get to go to court soon, although apparently you have to wear a tie
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28 Nov 2003, 15:01
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Re: Which essay? Microeconomics this time
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Sadly, this bit doesn't apply to most people calling themselves 'Communists'. They're generally far too acceptant of authority (and tradition for that matter, albeit a different tradition).
You need to be :cool: like me, T&F,or someone like Rosa Luxemburg to be a communist and properly reject authority.
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Nah man I was talking about Marx and Engels rejecting authority just because. Now most communists are just horrible sell-outs.
PS I saw a women reading a Marxist newsletter on the bus the other day. I laughed, so hard :)
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28 Nov 2003, 15:03
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Re: Which essay? Microeconomics this time
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Nah man I was talking about Marx and Engels rejecting authority just because
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Hardly.
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28 Nov 2003, 15:04
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Re: Which essay? Microeconomics this time
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No, I was going to be a housing officer (for the same company) but I work as a "Rent Account Manager" now. I get to go to court soon, although apparently you have to wear a tie
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But she told you she was 17
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28 Nov 2003, 15:04
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Re: Which essay? Microeconomics this time
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Hardly.
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Excuse me doctor, I think I know a little something about medicine.
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28 Nov 2003, 15:09
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Re: Which essay? Microeconomics this time
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But she told you she was 17
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Apparently the courts didn't like my "But I thought her school books were for effect" pre-court defence. Bourgeoise justice, huh?
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29 Nov 2003, 01:06
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Re: Which essay? Microeconomics this time
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Originally Posted by Super
1. What factors, according to economic theory, are the main determinants of the effects on employment of introducing a minimum wage? Discuss the likely direction and magnitude of the employment effect in practice.
2. What are the costs of road congestion? Critically evaluate the policy instruments for reducing congestion in use or being considered (in the UK and/or other countries).
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1 st one requires such basic theory and explanation that you can go in depth with
2nd one transport sucks dick and no matter how good you think your essay is its really terrible
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