The Two Branches of Macroeconomic Theory Are

question 109

Multiple Choice

The two branches of macroeconomic theory are

• A)inflation and growth theory.
• B)inflation and economic fluctuations theory.
• C)economic fluctuations and unemployment theory.
• D)inflation and unemployment theory.
• E)economic fluctuations and economic growth theory.

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