...1. Define the term “index number”. (3 marks) 2. Explain why economists use index numbers to illustrate economic data? (5 marks) 3. In 2012 the production of an economy totalled £3500 billion; in 2014 it was £3850 billion. Assuming 2012 was the base year, calculate the index number of 2014. (4 marks) 4. The data below relate to a price index in which 2012 is the base year. 2011 | 102.5 | 2012 | 100.0 | 2013 | 98.8 | 2014 | 100.4 | Which of the following statements relating to the above data is true? A. Prices rose by 4% between 2012 and 2014 B. Prices fell by 1.2% between 2011 and 2013 C. Prices fell by 1.2% between 2012 and 2013 D. Prices rose by 2.5% between 2011 and 2012 (1 mark) 5. Explain why it is difficult for the UK government to identify the spending patterns of an average family. (7 marks) 6. Explain why the Office for National Statistics has to change the “basket” of goods and services on which it bases its CPI calculations regularly. (5 marks) 7. The data in the table below are a simplification of a consumer prices index. Product | Weight | Price Index number | Price x Weight | Food, clothing, alcohol and tobacco | 250 | 104 | ? | Housing and household products | 180 | 97 | 17,460 | Health, transport and communication | ? | 106 | 21,200 | Other items | 370 | ? | 37,740 | Total...
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...Ththt h h h jo ji hui hiyh ii hi hihiu gug uigu gu A chicken nugget is a chicken product made from either meat slurry or chicken breasts cut to shape, breaded or battered, then deep-fried or baked. Fast food restaurants typically fry their nuggets in vegetable oil. The chicken nugget was invented in the 1950s by Robert C. Baker, a food science professor at Cornell University, and published as unpatented academic work.[1] Dr. Baker's innovations made it possible to form chicken nuggets in any shape. McDonald's recipe for Chicken McNuggets was created on commission from McDonald's by Tyson Foods in 1979[citation needed] and the product was sold beginning in 1980. Some fast food restaurants have launched vegetarian alternatives. McDonald's served Garden McNuggets made of beans and Swedish fast food restaurant Max Hamburgare offers a dish containing nuggets made of falafel. Quorn also supplies vegetarian chicken style nuggetts.[2][3] World record The largest recorded chicken nugget weighed 51.1 pounds (23.2 kg) and was 3.25 feet (0.99 m) long and 2 feet (0.61 m) wide and was created by Empire Kosher. It was unveiled at Kosherfest in Secaucus, New Jersey on October 29, 2013.[4] See also Chicken fingers Chicken fries Meat slurry References Wikimedia Commons has media related to Chicken nuggets. Jump up ^ (Cornell University) obituary, March 16, 2006 Jump up ^ What's in Those Nuggets? Meat Substitute Stirs Debate Jump up ^ Quorn Meat Free Chicken Nuggets Jump...
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...How does the comic banter of the porter (II/iii/lines 1-37) and the comic banter between Lady Macduff and Ross and her son (IV/ii/lines 1-61) enhance the plays theatricality and reinforce the central ideas of the play? Shakespeare has included comic banter in the porter scene and Lady Macduff, Ross and her son’s scene in order to enhance the play’s theatricality through comic relief in between intense, suspenseful scenes and reinforce the central ideas of the play of evil and the supernatural, ambition, reality masked by appearances underlining the dissimulated society and inversion of values and desire and achievement. The comic banter of the porter in Act 2 Scene 3, lines 1-37 produces comic relief and therefore enhances the plays theatricality and underlines the main ideas of the play by releasing the tension the audience has built up in the previous, contrastive scene. The change from high drama to low comedy creates black humour and irony through the metaphor “porter of hell-gate” given the recent horrific events within the castle. Moreover, the imagery of ‘hell’ is continued in the porter’s prose: “Who’s there I’th’name of Beelzebub?” the analogy hell becomes imperturbably strongly as instead of receiving a welcome to Macbeth’s castle, guests are cautioned as they put themselves in the devil’s land. The porter is unlike all the characters of noble birth and this is portrayed through his speech in prose and not iambic verse. Despite his casual banter, the porter ironically...
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...Cyrene Herodotus (4.150-159) – 2 stories of Battos’ foundation of Cyrene, written 450-420, founded 200 years prior Theran Version – “word of the Therans” Theran-Cyrenian Version – the Cyrenians agree with the Theraeans however disagree with the origins of Battos The Cyrenian version more of a biography than the entire foundation process – unreliable? A bit wishy-washy? Could have elaborated the stories to match the oracles he found Theran-Cyrenian version Therans interested in keeping links with prosperous Cyrene Accounts tell past to suit present Accounts are unrealistic (Africa/Crete idea) Characters names are fitted to their role – story-like Where did he get his information – orally, visit to Cyrene or Libya? (such in depth knowledge of the stories could only be available from those who live in the location) The Decree of Cyrene (inscription) written 4th C but is alledgly the original passed by Therans. “The death penalty would be meted out to anyone who had been chosen to go to the colony who refused or to anyone who harboured such a renegade. The settlers were chosen by lot from families with two or more sons” Debatable whether accurate representation The inscription was written in the same century as the decline of Cyrene so could coincide? * Difficult to reconstruct an exact story of the foundation of Cyrene due to differing accounts and potentially untrue sources * Herodotus narration gives impression that both versions are both factually true...
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...So Funny? Contemporary World Literature Tawfiq al-Hakim utilized different types of comedy with varying techniques throughout his play The Sultans Dilemma to lighten the seriousness of the mood. However, al-Hakim’s comedic style is more of a witty “philosophical-esc” type humor. I believe that he used this device as effective means to communicate a moral dilemma of what is right. The seriousness of the storyline as the Sultan confronts his own fate as he places chooses between the law and the hand of the sword - the laws of the land vs. the authority of the Sultan - is mildly muted through the jesting of sidewall characters. For instance, the opening of the play is met with comedic relief as the Executioner and Condemned Man banter about the impending death sentence as they toast to the Condemned Man’s health and Executioner’s masterful work of beheading. Comedy is also, interwoven into Act II, when the Shoemaker and Wine Merchant chitchat about how they might use the Sultan if they were to purchase him, followed by the Child who begs him Mother to buy the Sultan for him as if it the mighty leader is no more than a toy. These characters allowed for the playwright’s message to be conveyed in such a way that does not deduct from its substance, but rather simply removes the solemnity in the mood of the play. I appreciated the use of comedy in The Sultans Dilemma, and thought it was well balanced. However, for all intensive purposes of this assignment, I will illustrate...
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...How far can the relationship between Benedick and Beatrice in acts 1 and 2 in ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ be seen as comedic? Comedy is firstly created in Act 1 when witty banter is exchanged between Beatrice and Benedick, this is first shown when Beatrice refers to Benedick as ‘Signor Mountanto.’ The use of the appellation ‘Mountanto’ implies that Beatrice sees Benedick as a farce, being over the top and flashy. At this point in the play the relationship between Beatrice and Benedick can be seen as comedic as before they have even met Beatrice is insulting him. Comedy is created by the use of the term ‘Mounanto’ not only by the obvious use of sarcasm, showing a clear dislike for Benedick, but also by the subversion of gender roles as in Shakespearean times it was very rare for a women to be so outspoken as they were usually under the notion to be ‘seen and not heard.’ The relationship between Benedick and Beatrice can also be portrayed as light hearted in act 1 when the pair speak and Benedick refers to himself as having ‘hard heart’ to which Beatrice replies, referring to herself as having ‘cold blood.’ By these comments the audience becomes aware of the parallel structure between the two, this is seen as comedic because of the fact that they are so alike and mirror images of one another yet insult each other so much shows a slight edge of humour as they are basically the same person so in effect can be seen as insulting themselves. Comedy is also shown in act 2 of ‘Much...
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...Dapper Laughs As I begin this assembly, I must apologise to the house as a whole. This assembly does not have any motivational sporting or academic message, and unforgivably does not intertwine with current sporting events – with no reference to the staggering form of Wycombe Wanderers this season. So, as I have rudely broken this previously unmentioned tradition of Ridley House assembly, I can only reassure you that all shall be returned to normality next week. From Private Walker in Dad’s Army to Mickey Pearce in Only Fools and Horses, encompassing Gaz from Geordie Shore, Jay from The Inbetweeners, Mark Wright from TOWIE, and many more, audiences have habitually been entertained by the “woman-hungry geezer” character of popular culture. This product of 21st century Britain, characterised by stand alone augmented biceps, dressed usually in some form of vest top with ‘Hype.’ or ‘Ibiza’ scrawled across its front, with a haircut suspiciously similar to my own, these dubious alpha-males frequent most urban centres of the UK. But lads will be lads. Compared to similar figures of the past, there’s a moment in the opening credits of Happy Days where the Fonz approaches a mirror to perfect his quiff, then realises he is, in fact, already staring at the vision of perfection. Though such actions of the Fonz are ridiculous and ego-driven, they are loveable and above all – harmless. However, his perception that the opposite sex were mainly non-thinking vessels put on earth as future...
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...Knightley, who had long refrained from dancing, gallantly steps in to dance with Harriet. The day after the ball, Frank brings Harriet to Hartfield, she having fainted after a rough encounter with local gypsies. Harriet is grateful, and Emma thinks this is love, not gratitude. Meanwhile, Mrs Weston wonders if Mr Knightley has taken a fancy to Jane. Emma dismisses that idea and as she does not want Mr Knightley to marry, because her nephew Henry must inherit Donwell, the Knightley property. When Mr Knightley mentions the links he sees between Jane and Frank, Emma denies them, relying on Frank's words. Frank appears to be courting Emma. They flirt and banter together openly. He arrives late to the gathering at Donwell in June, while Jane leaves early. The next day at Box Hill, a local beauty spot, Frank and Emma continue the banter. Emma insults Miss Bates at that outing. 1898 illustration of Mr Knightley and Emma Woodhouse, Volume III chapter XIII Mr Knightley scolds her for the insult to Miss Bates. Emma is ashamed and tries to atone with a morning visit to Miss Bates, which impresses Mr Knightley. He leaves to visit his brother in London. On the visit, Emma learns that Jane accepted the governess position from one of Mrs Elton's friends after the outing. Jane becomes ill, and refuses to see Emma or accept her gifts....
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...Compare and Contrast American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis and The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro focussing on the topic of the unreliable narrator The unreliable narrator is a technique used by authors where a scenario is created in which the reader cannot trust the narration of the book usually done in the first person. In American psycho, Ellis explores the sinister nature of Wall Street yuppie culture by examining the sanity of the narrating protagonist Patrick Bateman using the unreliable narrator. Ishiguro also uses this, exploring ideas of regret and also self-justification in the character of Mr Stevens in The Remains of the Day. Unlike Ellis who examines Bateman during his early working years, in his mid-twenties and presenting a snapshot of his life, Ishiguro uses his take on the unreliable narrator to look at Stevens towards the end of his life using a series of flashbacks narrated unreliably, by Stevens. Both novels are comparable in the sense they examine the topic of failure using unreliable narrators that will do anything to escape the idea that they are failures. A popular debate regarding American Psycho is whether Patrick Bateman is a murderer or not, certainly Bateman describes in detail of murders he commits and why he commits them, however, certain factors bring Bateman’s reliability of narration into question. Bruno Zerweck argues that due to the lack of ‘detective framework’ and ‘unintentional self-incrimination’ the narration of the novel is...
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...Hank “jokingly” proposes. Jean Louise turns him down because she is scared she will cheat on him later in life and wants better for him. Character Development: Jean Louise Finch • Jean Louise can often be quite witty and sarcastic, especially when she is speaking to Hank “’Slow pickup isn’t it?’ She said. ‘No good for city driving’”, “’Where did you get that appalling tie?’” (Lee, 14) She obviously likes to banter and get people riled up. • She seems quite independent since she moved away to New York to lead her own life, leaving her family behind. Also does not conform to society’s image of how a woman should act. • Although she left him, Jean Louise obviously has a very close relationship with her father and is worried about his condition. “Jean Louise shook her head. She was too old to rail against the inequity of it, but too young to accept her father’s crippling disease without putting up some kind of fight. ‘Isn’t there anything they can do?’” (Lee, 10) Henry Clinton...
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...Kristen Harris Anderson Reading 100 April 8, 2013 College Girl Summary Natalie Bloom is a senior Russian history major at the University of Connecticut. She transferred in her junior year from a less prestigious local college, and she feels like a black sheep at her new school. Natalie describes herself as moderately attractive and she knows that guys notice her, but she hates her body, is stressed by guilt related to sexuality, and has never had a boyfriend. One night in the library, which is where she spends most of her time, Natalie meets Patrick. He is a cute, intelligent, well-to-do boy from a fancy suburb. Things start off all right with Patrick, but as Natalie becomes uncomfortable with their interactions, she detaches emotionally but continues to hang out with him because she has convinced herself that she’s in love with him, and he is doing her a favor by allowing her to be in his presence. What had the potential to be a nice relationship transforms into a series of what are transactions in which Natalie has sex with Patrick in disturbing circumstances despite her misgivings. Natalie’s constant self-loathing and insecurity only become worse as her “relationship” with Patrick becomes more manipulative and exploitative, and she finds herself losing focus on her studies, taking up smoking, and becoming dangerously depressed. Through the entire novel, Natalie reminisces about her brother Jacob, who committed suicide when she was ten, and at times, it appears that her...
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...Elias Schrank Waters CWL 320 November 28, 2014 There is an overbearing sense of narcissism of most of the main cast. Satirizing America’s gun control agon and consumer reaction to sensationalized media, the fervor of the cast’s “hot” stances in “Gun Fever Too: Still Hot” is ultimately an examination of futility in impulsive response catalyzed by hubris. The cast’s narcissistic tendencies are seen in their insistence of proving their claims. Both sides display a hyperbolic sense of enthusiasm for their side of the debate, illustrating the comic message. The groundation - liberation dichotomy is examined in their stances concerning the active agon regarding gun control in America. While both sides exhibit extreme beliefs, groundation can be seen in Dee and Dennis’ intent to prove guns need to be eradicated from the streets entirely, and liberation in Charlie and Mac’s wishes that guns be freely available for personal defense. Also subjective is the nature of the dichotomy; relative to one’s belief, the roles still serve either function. Their dealing in “all or nothing” ultimates allows for complementary illustration, and allows a more radical contrast of the gun control debate. The gang’s zealous nature invites the audience to consider their own stance respective to the gun control debate, allowing opportunity for reflection and possible reconsideration of their own preconceived standpoint. The cast’s inflated sense of worth and (lack of) payoff in their shortcomings...
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...been a senior-level reporter for the last six years. During the first eight years of her employment, Shewin reported to George Doright. ... Since then, Shewin has reported to Arthur King, The Blabber's senior editor. ... Although Shewin applied for these positions, they were not offered to her. In fact, she was only invited to interview for one of the positions, although she believes she met the qualifications for both. Last month, she applied for a junior-editor position she has been after for several years now. Based upon the qualifications that were identified in the job's classified ad, she felt she was a shoo-in. She applied and was interviewed. ... King started out the conversation by engaging in seemingly harmless social banter, but Shewin was uncomfortable with his personal questions about her relationship with her boyfriend. ... Also, prior to Mr. Doright's transfer, Shewin filed a complaint against some of her male colleagues. ... Although they did not make these comments directly to Shewin, the conversations were quite loud and she overheard them regularly. After several months of hoping they would stop,...
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...gathering of fewmets is purposeful to Pellinore, his knightly training has dictated it to be a decorum of the quest; therefore, the “insanitary habit” of gathering Glatisant droppings has only the purpose of being observed as a knightly tradition by the Pellinores in tracking the Questing Beast, rather than being of any particular use to the knight (23). This idea likens to that of Pellinore and Grummore’s where the joust is held for “the usual thing” in that is it the “proper formula” to knighthood (64-65). Pellinore and Grummore banter back and forth as to the correct conventions of the joust after having decided that they “better have a joust,” only to lose their temper later and attack one another “in earnest” (64, 67). These attacks are ineffective, as the knights are both so “encased in” armor that no harm can come to them (67). The questing after Glatisant is comparable to this jousting process: conventions are observed like the fewmets and the banter, and the quest and joust are undertaken because they are musts, as both knights agree they have to joust and the quest for Glatisant is described by Pellinore as the “burden of the Pellinores” (23). Pellinore, who quests after the “dreadful monster,” cannot see a reason “to kill her,” and even revives the Questing Beast after it has “pinned away” during his absence (23,152, 288). His role, therefore, is to simply “take an interest in” questing after Glatisant, rather than seeking to actually capture or kill the beast itself (153)...
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...Belonging through relationships Meaning: A sense of belonging can be forstered through relationships this may be strengthened or broken down. Quote: Rosiland and Celia "To you I give myself for i am yours" 5.4.101 Conversation between rosiland and celia are witty and help us to understanf their friendship as close- as they banter between each other- we seee values and ideas to the society they belong to. Some characters choose not to Belong Meaning: Where most people choose to belong to a place or a person, some people choose not to belong at all. Quote: Jacques to Duke Senior "So to your pleasures; i am for other than for dancing measures" Jacques refuses Dukes invite to stay with him and his men and chooses to leave to go find the self-exiled Duke frederick. Jacques is seen to belong to himself rather than anything else. Belonging to a society or place Meaning: A person that finds pleasure or enjoyment in where they are rather than who they are with. Shown in As You Like It as a bad lifestyle. Technique: Shakespeare shows his discomfort to this lifestyle. This is shown through the murderous intentions of Duke Frederick and Oliver, who at first find their belonging to the court, until they are changed in the Forest of Ardern. Belonging to family Meaning: Where someone feels a sense of attachment to someone due to a family connection. Example: When Oliver is about to be attacked by a lion, Orlando his brother saves him, even though he knew Oliver had been sent...
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