Which of the Following Would Likely Be Studied by a Microeconomist

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would likely be studied by a microeconomist rather than a macroeconomist?

• A)the effect of foreign direct investment on economic growth
• B)the effect of a sales tax on the cigarette industry
• C)the effect of an investment tax credit on the economy's capital stock
• D)the effect of a war on government spending

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