South Africa's Gordhan Asks for No More Shocks From Fed

South Africa's Gordhan Asks for No More Shocks From Fed

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The video discusses the demographics and economic conditions of Durban, highlighting the Indian community's growth and income disparities among different racial groups. It then shifts to global economic policies, focusing on Janet Yellen's role and the impact of Fed policies on emerging markets. Finally, it examines the effects of currency depreciation on South Africa's economy, noting benefits to manufacturing and tourism but also challenges due to reliance on imports.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the population in Durban's province is constituted by the Indian community?

20%

15%

5%

11-12%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which community in Durban has the highest household income?

Indian community

Mixed community

African community

White community

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the challenges faced by the Federal Reserve before Janet Yellen's tenure?

Increasing interest rates

Balancing the budget

Communicating policy changes

Managing inflation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does currency depreciation benefit South Africa's economy?

Decreases fuel prices

Reduces manufacturing output

Boosts tourism

Increases import costs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential downside of relying heavily on exports in South Africa?

Higher import costs

Increased tourism

Lower manufacturing costs

Stable currency value