Apply basic economic principles to the financial services sector (US:14517)

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Module 1 – Explain the basic principles of economics 3 Lessons

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1.1. The economic cycle is explained in terms of recession, depression, recovery and boom

1.2. The concepts of demand, supply and equilibrium are explained and illustrated graphically

1.3. The concepts of nominal and effective/real are compared with reference to interest rates and GDP

Module 2 – Explain the use of economic indicators 9 Lessons | 1 Quiz

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2.1. The concept of inflation is explained in terms of headline inflation, core inflation, CPIX, deflation and disinflation

2.2. Consumer price index (South Africa)

2.3. The Key Differences between Deflation and Disinflation

2.4. The concept of GDP is explained in terms of consumer expenditure; government expenditure, investment and export minus trade balance (C+I+G+(X-M)

2.5. How to Determine GDP

2.6. Impact of the Balance of Trade

2.7. Why Does Inflation Increase with GDP Growth?

2.8. The concept of interest rates is explained in terms of prime, money markets, repro and borrowing rates

2.9. The concept of an economic indicator is explained and an indication is given of the relationship between inflation, GDP, interest rates, money supply, debt, currency, current account, trade account, gold and oil

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Module 3 – Explain the importance of government policies in the investment environment 5 Lessons

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3.1. The concept of monetary policy is explained with reference to interest rates and inflation

3.2. The concept of fiscal policy is explained in terms of GDP components, spending and tax and the government stance on fiscal policy

3.3. An indication is given of how current government initiatives potentially impact on the economic environment

3.4. The South African context

3.5. Environmental resource economics and sustainable development

Module 4 – Explain the importance of government policies in the investment environment 5 Lessons | 1 Quiz

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4.1. The concept of market consensus is explained in terms of market response to data release

4.2. The market response to data release that is higher, lower or in line with consensus is explained and an indication is given of the effect on cash, bonds, stocks and properties

4.3. Economic forecast is applied to asset classes in order to make an investment selection

4.4. Economic indicators that affect asset classes and geographic selection are named with examples

4.5. The current economic forecast is used to suggest and substantiate an asset selection proposal

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