Real Business Cycle Proponents Argue That

question 21

Multiple Choice

Real business cycle proponents argue that

• A)recessions are caused by movements of output away from the natural rate of output.
• B)prices and wages are sticky.
• C)macroeconomics should be based on the same assumptions as microeconomics.
• D)monetary policy is important in determining recessions.
• E)none of the above.

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