The Simple Circular-Flow Model for Households and Firms Is an Economic

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Multiple Choice

The simple circular-flow model for households and firms is an economic model that focuses on the interaction between households and firms. Which of the following statements regarding the model is correct?

• A) As the model does not include the interaction between firms and resource markets, it does not predict correctly.
• B) As the model does not include the interaction between households and product markets, it does not predict correctly.
• C) The model has too many simplifying assumptions, and it cannot be used to make predictions about the real world.
• D) The model is a simplification of the real world, and it can be used to make predictions about the real world.
• E) As the model does not include the interaction between firms and product markets, it does not predict correctly.

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