Which Is NOT a Main Use of the National Income

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a main use of the national income and product accounts?

• A) to compare U.S.economic performance with that of other countries
• B) to support the macroeconomic theory of the political party in power
• C) to track the success of macroeconomic policy
• D) to gauge the economy's position in the business cycle

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