Chapter 16. Zimbabwe’s Inflation

EIA Activity: Zimbabwe’s Inflation

[Online Document Assignment:]

EIA Activity: Zimbabwe’s Inflation

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  1. Question

    Use Link 1 to answer the following questions. True or False: Zimbabwe was a one-party state until the parliamentary elections in 2008.

    		A.
    		B.

  2. Question

    True or False: Robert Mugabe was not re-elected as president of Zimbabwe in 2013.

    		A.
    		B.

  3. Question

    True or False: Zimbabwe has experienced inflation, food shortages, and fuel shortages.

    		A.
    		B.

  4. Question

    True or False: The Zimbabwe government blames food shortages on droughts that have occurred.

    		A.
    		B.

  5. Question

    Use Link 2 to answer the following questions. True or False: From 1999 through2014, the inflation rate in Zimbabwe averaged 60000.00%.

    		A.
    		B.

  6. Question

    True or False: In July 2008, the inflation rate in Zimbabwe reached 2660522.20%.

    		A.
    		B.

  7. Question

    Why is political stability an important factor for many countries, including Zimbabwe, in order to have a well-functioning economy? Discuss.
    Your response will be graded by your instructor.
    Why is political stability an important factor for many countries, including Zimbabwe, in order to have a well-functioning economy? Discuss.

  8. Question

    What other factors besides political stability are important to ensure a well-functioning economy? Discuss.
    Your response will be graded by your instructor.
    What other factors besides political stability are important to ensure a well-functioning economy? Discuss.

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