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    China To Hike Interest Rates - Impact on Value of Yuan?

    Would China hiking interest rates to slow their growth do anything to change the problem the USA has with a devalued Yuan? For better or worse as we see it? Higher rates mean their goods would cost more to produce. But what are the next cause/effect steps to get from that conclusion to...
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    ulti fit fitness center Rates?

    Flint Michigan
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    LA Fitness Membership Rates?

    Would signing a one year contract for $355 for the first year and annual renewal of $155 a good rate? I predict that i will use this for AT LEAST 3 years. Do you think I can find better around this time of the year if I were to wait?
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    WHICH COUNTRIES OFFER HIGHEST INTEREST RATES?

    If we consider only *developed* countries with stable currencies, where could one currently find the highest paying savings accounts and similar low-risk investment products? Would it be possible for a non-resident to open an account in those countries? Please share any interesting or helpful...
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    Why do Dems whine about current tax rates increasing the deficit & then

    introduce a $1.1 trillion pork bill? http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2010/12/16/lame-duck-lawmakers-line-up-for-pork/ They whine about how we need to raise taxes because if we don't we will add to our defict, and then in the same breathe introduce a $1.1 trillion spending bill. Gee, they seem...
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    Why do Dems whine about current tax rates increasing the deficit & then

    introduce a $1.1 trillion pork bill? http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2010/12/16/lame-duck-lawmakers-line-up-for-pork/ They whine about how we need to raise taxes because if we don't we will add to our defict, and then in the same breathe introduce a $1.1 trillion spending bill. Gee, they seem...
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    Lung Cancer In Women Bucks National Trend Towards Reduced Cancer Death Rates, Austral

    New research shows Australian women are dying from lung cancer at increasing rates, defying a trend towards lower death rates for all other cancers and strengthening the case for plain packaging of tobacco products, Cancer Council Australia said today. Commenting on the Australian Institute of...
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    help with compounding interest rates!!! please help?

    Suppose you save for retirement by contributing the same amount each month from your 23rd birthday until your 65th birthday, in a account that pays 5% annually compounded monthly A) how much will be in you fund if you save $100 a month? b) how much will be in your fund if get a steady rate of...
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    Effect on the exchange rate when domestic interest rates rise because of an

    increase in expected inflation? Looking for a little help on getting started on this question on my economic issues final study guide. I don't expect someone to answer this part, but it also says to draw the appropriate supply and demand diagram with the quantity of dollar assets on the...
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    Why do interest and exchange rates change?

    What are fixed exchange rates and variable exchange rates? Also, what are shares and what does it mean selling shares and why do we do it?
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    Modern Keynesians believe that fiscal stimulus raises interest rates, which

    eliminates an AD excess? true or false
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    Have there ever been negative (nominal) interest rates?

    If so, what are the causes & effects? Thanks a lot for any help
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    Analysis Of Longer-Term Clinical Study Suggests Psychiatric Hospitalization Rates Dec

    Schizophrenia is a chronic and disabling brain disorder that affects 1 percent of the U.S. population and results in substantial medical and societal costs, in particular from use of health-care resources. It also can have devastating health-related and social effects on people with the disease...
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    If you are a banker and expect interest rates to rise in the future, would

    you want to make short-term....? If you are a banker and expect interest rates to rise in the future, would you want to make short-term or long-term loans?
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    does anyone understand interest rates?

    can you please show a full explanation to this question? thank you Charla borrowed $2,500 for 2½ years. For the first 1½ years, the interest rate on the loan was 4% compounded semi-annually. Then the rate became 6% compounded monthly. What total amount was required to pay off the loan if no...
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    Due to predictions that China will raise interests rates, stocks have declined

    especially metals. What will be? What will be the actual effect of china increasing the interests rates, will it continue to cause metals to decline or just the general market with exceptions such as metals, energy, etc. If there is an economic collapse are there any viable stocks that could be...
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    Do high yield / junk bond prices decrease when market interest rates rise like...

    ...they do for high grade bonds? When the economy grows and interest rates rise, prices of high-grade bonds tend to drop. But what is the effect on prices of high-yield / junk bonds when economies grow and market interest rates rises?
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    what is the prediction for exchange rates?

    does anyone know what the pound is predicted to do against the dollar in the next few weeks? Stay the same -- stronger pound -- stronger dollar? Would appreciate any predictions and the reasons behind them
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    Consider the population situation in Italy or Germany; very low birth rates, an

    aging population,? eventual decline in overall numbers. What policies would you recommend to these countries, assuming their desire to achieve a sustainable society?
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    saving rates and interests rates and inflation...i'm confused?

    i'm doing an essay with the title of “As a newly appointed minister in the coalition government, how would you encourage more people to save and why is saving good for the economy?” and i'm just trying to get my head around this all. first time i've entered the domain of economics the banks are...
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