PIMCO's Amey: Couple of Days of Calm Before Brexit Vote

PIMCO's Amey: Couple of Days of Calm Before Brexit Vote

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Business, Social Studies

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The transcript discusses the volatility in polls and the uncertainty surrounding upcoming events, particularly in relation to Brexit. It highlights the challenges of undecided voters and the influence of media on public opinion. The conversation also touches on market reactions to uncertainty and the differing views of economists on Brexit's economic impact.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges in predicting the outcome of the event discussed in the first section?

The event has already occurred.

The event is too far in the future.

There is a lack of historical data for polling.

The event is not significant enough.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main question regarding media influence discussed in the second section?

Whether newspapers should be banned.

Whether newspapers influence public opinion or align with likely outcomes.

Whether newspapers can predict the weather.

Whether newspapers are profitable.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which newspaper is mentioned as having a history of aligning with the winning side of votes?

The Daily Mail

The Sun

The Times

The Guardian

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the central tendency among economists regarding the UK's position in the EU?

The UK should join another union.

The UK should remain neutral.

The UK would be better off in the EU.

The UK would be better off out of the EU.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one potential short-term economic impact of Brexit mentioned in the third section?

Increase in GDP

Decrease in GDP

No change in GDP

Immediate economic boom