Real Business Cycle Theory Argues That

question 253

Multiple Choice

Real business cycle theory argues that:

• A) changes in inventories are the cause of the business cycle.
• B) fluctuations in the rate of growth of total factor productivity cause the business cycle.
• C) aggregate demand is more important than aggregate supply in identifying the causes of the business cycle.
• D) changes in the money supply are the primary cause of the business cycle.

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