Which of the Following Is Not a Microeconomic Question

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a microeconomic question?

• A) What would happen to gasoline consumption if the gasoline tax were increased?
• B) How does a particular health care reform program affect physicians' incomes?
• C) How should Judy decide how many hours to study for her economics exam?
• D) All of the above are microeconomic questions.

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Definitions:

Correlational Study

A research method that examines the relationship between two or more variables to determine if a change in one is associated with a change in others.

Retrospective Study

A research design that looks back in time to analyze data from past records to investigate a particular outcome or phenomenon.

Prospective Study

A research design that follows participants forward in time to examine the relationship between specific exposures and outcomes.

Clinical Trial

A research design that tests the effects of medical treatment. Many clinical trials are randomized controlled trials that allow researchers to determine whether a new treatment is or is not effective.