In facilitating the transition from a centrally planned to a market-oriented economy, explain the difference between the "shock therapy" versus "gradualism" approach
What will be an ideal response?
The proponents of the "shock therapy" approach argue that the transition should be aggressive, quick, direct, and simultaneously impact all economic variables. In contrast, the "gradualism" approach recommends moderate and sequential changes over time starting with the development of market institutions, the gradual decontrol of prices, and the limited privatization of only the most cost efficient state-owned and operated businesses.
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(a) clearly established property rights. (b) corruption of government officials. (c) extensive licensing requirements for starting firms. (d) all of the above. (e) none of the above.
Since 1980, _____ has experienced deflation. a. the U.S
b. France c. Germany d. Japan e. Italy
Which of the following paired concepts are equivalent to each other?
a) increasing returns; diseconomies of scale b) increasing returns; increasing costs c) increasing returns; decreasing costs d) increasing costs; economies of scale e) constant costs; economies of scale
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A. increases in wages and total GDP. B. decreases in wages and increases in GDP. C. increases in wages and decreases in GDP. D. decreases in wages and GDP.