The Basic Difference Between Macroeconomics and Microeconomics Is

question 26

Multiple Choice

The basic difference between macroeconomics and microeconomics is:

• A) microeconomics concentrates on individual markets while macroeconomics focuses primarily on international trade.
• B) microeconomics concentrates on the behavior of individual consumers while macroeconomics focuses on the behavior of firms.
• C) microeconomics concentrates on the behavior of individual consumers and firms while macroeconomics focuses on the performance of the entire economy.
• D) microeconomics explores the causes of inflation while macroeconomics focuses on the causes of unemployment.

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Definitions:

Price Ceiling

A government-imposed limit on how high a price can be charged for a product, service, or commodity, intended to protect consumers from high prices.

Equilibrium

A state in a market where supply equals demand, with the selling price of goods remaining constant as long as other variables remain unchanged.

Price Floor

A government-imposed minimum price below which a certain good cannot be sold.

Price Ceiling

A government-imposed limit on how high a price can be charged for a product, service, or commodity, often aimed at protecting consumers.