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Expecting an increase in meat prices

December 31, 2016December 31, 2016 admin

Part of the syllabus: Microeconomics Article
Source: Krugersdorp News
Date of the article: 2016-12-22
Link to article: Meat prices expected to increase up to 15 per cent
The festive season is here. The article argues it affects the demand for red meat. Recent droughts have increased red meat slaughtering which lead to growing supply. How could these changes in demand and supply lead to possible increases in meat prices? Surely a “meaty” article for your IA!

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Price cap on stents in India

July 30, 2016October 9, 2016 admin

Part of the syllabus: Microeconomics
Source: The Economic Times India
Date of the article: 2016-07-20
Link to article: India sets a maximum price on stents
A great Microeconomics IA article for you. Price ceiling is introduced on stents in India – how will this affect the market for stents? What about the fact that they will become more attainable to everyone… Could that lead to positive externalities associated with better healh?

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Cauliflower prices

May 6, 2016May 6, 2016 admin

Part of the syllabus: Microeconomics
Source: —
Date of the article: 2016-05
Link to article: —
This time – no article. Simply use Google News “Cauliflower Prices” or “Cauliflower Demand” or anything else related to Cauliflower. Recently, supply took a dive after recent droughts and/or colds around the world. Demand surged following Paleo and other low-carb diets. This is a great economic phenomenon to discuss in your Microeconomics IA!

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Gas prices are low – why aren’t energy prices falling?

April 14, 2016 admin

Part of the syllabus: Microeconomics
Source: The Telegraph
Date of the article: 2016-04-13
Link to article: Falling gas price effect on the energy market
This is an IB Economics Microeconomics IA article. It talks about falling gas prices and tries to discuss reasons why that lower gas price does not translate to lower utility bills. There must be plenty of microeconomics in this…

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Avocado prices are up

January 23, 2016January 23, 2016 admin

Part of the syllabus: Microeconomics
Source: ABC – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Date of the article: 2016-01-20
Link to article: Avocado prices hit record highs with increased demand and scarce supply
An Economics Internal Assessment Article Microeconomics part of the syllabus. The article talks about avocado prices rising due to changes in supply and demand.

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Oil price hitting 11 year low

December 22, 2015December 22, 2015 admin

Part of the syllabus: Microeconomics
Source: BBC
Date of the article: 2015-12-21
Link to article: Oil price: Brent crude hits 11-year low
A superb Economics Internal Assessment article Microeconomics about falling oil price

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Oil Prices Fall on Less Gasoline Demand

August 26, 2015August 26, 2015 admin

Part of the syllabus: Microeconomics
Source: The Wall Street Journal
Date of the article: 2015-08-26
Link to article: Oil Prices Fall on Less Gas Demand
An interesting issue to discuss for your IB Economics Internal Assessment.

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