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Q1: G7 central banks (ECB, BoJ, BoE etc) and other independent central banks have been given an inflation target of +2%. What is the purpose of this?
(50%)
Q2: Having just been elected as the government for country France, you have been presented with the economic data shown in appendix A (attached) plus the debt position shown in appendix B (attached). What are your macro-economic priorities and what policies (monetary, fiscal and supply side) will you pursue to achieve them?
It is suggested that this question cannot be answered properly without research into country France’s current objectives and policies.
Please note that you will each receive an email on Thursday 6th April by midnight informing each of you which country (France) you must focus on. There will be no choice and no opportunity to change.
(50%)
Total = 100%
Word count limit Q1: 1750
Word count limit Q2: 1750
Each answer should be in the form of a short report, therefore it should include an introduction and conclusion but an executive summary is not required. Any charts or graphs should be in the body of the report and not in appendices. References for each question should follow your answer to that question.
