What Have Economists Often Observed While Studying the Effects of Public

question 142

Multiple Choice

What have economists often observed while studying the effects of public policy changes?

• A) There is a difference between the long run and the short run.
• B) Unemployment and inflation are directly related in the short run.
• C) Stock prices are indirectly related to capital investment.
• D) If the policy is well designed, it will always be effective.

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