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Economics question help!!! (easy 10pts)ok, if a guy bought shares of stock in IBM for 10,000 dollars and paid 90 dollars to his broker. How did this affect his GDP (gross domestic product)? please provide a brief explanation also. thanks!! a. it had no impact b. GDP increased by 90 dollars c. GDP increased by 10,000 dollars d. GDP increased by 9,900 dollars e. GDP increased by 10,090 dollars b. GDP increased by 90 dollars Buying IBM shares is not included in GDP because it is just assets changes ownership (from someone to you) and it does not provide additional value (product/service). But $90 charged by broker for his/her services, thus adds value (so counted in GDP).

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

ok, if a guy bought shares of stock in IBM for 10,000 dollars and paid 90 dollars to his broker. How did this affect his GDP (gross domestic product)? please provide a brief explanation also. thanks!!
a. it had no impact
b. GDP increased by 90 dollars
c. GDP increased by 10,000 dollars
d. GDP increased by […]

Is being an Anthropologist just a fancy name to give license to people who rob and desecrate graves?

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

That’s ridiculous. Not all anthropologist are archaeologists. Many study living people, living cultures, primates. When has Jane Goodall ever robbed a grave?
Even if the question was archaeologists I’d still say no. They are highly trained people that respect and revere both the artifacts and the people that left them behind. (Most of the […]

What is everyones opinion on Terence McKenna’s “Stoned Ape” Theory of Evolution?

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

I first stumbled across this theory in his novel “Food of the Gods”
and I was curious as to what other people feel about this theory.
Heres a website if you aren’t aware of the theory:
http://users.lycaeum.org/~sputnik/McKenn…
 
I completely believe in it. There is absolutely no missing link. Some ape ate some kind of plant which caused […]

How do economist measure prices using the consumer price index?

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

and what formula do they use?
 
Economists use an aggregation of prices faced by the typical urban household for the CPI. Once they determine just what set of goods and services that household will purchase in a given base year they then collect prices over time for those goods and services. To determine the […]

Anyone read The Bell Curve? What did you think? What your thoughts on blacks not being as smart as other races

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

Has anyone on this board read the bell curve? What did you think?
I am not racist for many reasons, one being that I love all people especially my super cute little cousin who is black and has the cutest little fro. As a matter of fact I even worked in a hair store […]

Seriously, what is wrong with men?

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

I’m sorry for what you’ve had to go through, but, no, not all guys are jerks
Perhaps you need to meet some males worthy of your attention. We’re not all that way.
I agree that not ALL […]

This is the first time I’ve had a dream where I actually decide to stop running?

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

Usually if I dream that I am running it is because I have a problem that is bothering me. I’d say things have settled down for you and going smoothly. I hope I am right for you.
I […]

Is it possible to control our dreams when sleeping?

Monday, September 3rd, 2007

What you are talking about is called lucid dreaming. I think, with practice, it is possible. Ever seen the movie Waking Life? After watching that, I was obsessed with lucid dreaming for a while. It’s difficult though, and I’m not sure it makes for the most restful sleep. But, in your case, I guess it’s […]