The Median Is Affected by Extreme Values, and Therefore Should

question 87

True/False

The median is affected by extreme values, and therefore should not be used when the distribution is skewed.

Recognize the concept of equilibrium GDP and its relation to full employment according to Keynes and the classicals.

Identify Say's Law and its significance in classical economics.

Explain the Keynesian critique of classical economics, specifically regarding savings, investment, and government intervention.

Describe the aggregate supply and demand analyses in both Keynesian and classical perspectives.

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