Which of the Following Did Classical Economists Believe Caused Depressions

question 145

Multiple Choice

Which of the following did classical economists believe caused depressions and high unemployment?

• A) sticky product prices
• B) tax increases
• C) business expectations
• D) sticky wages
• E) sticky interest rates

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