What Did the General Theory, a 1936 Book by John

question 238

Multiple Choice

What did The General Theory, a 1936 book by John Maynard Keynes, attempt to explain?

• A) stagflation
• B) the long-run effects of government policies
• C) short-run economic fluctuations
• D) how changes in the money supply had created the Great Depression

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Definitions:

Dichloropentane

A type of organic compound that consists of a pentane chain with two chlorine atoms attached, which can exist in multiple isomeric forms.

Alkyl Chloride

A type of organic compound where one or more hydrogens in an alkyl group is replaced by chlorine; often used in organic synthesis and as solvents or intermediates.

Carbon-Chlorine Bond

A covalent bond between a carbon atom and a chlorine atom, often found in organic chlorine compounds.

Polar

Describes molecules or bonds with an uneven distribution of charge due to differences in electronegativity, leading to partial positive and negative ends.