The Branch of Economics That Studies the Aggregate Decisions of All

question 162

Multiple Choice

The branch of economics that studies the aggregate decisions of all households and all firms is called:

• A)positive economics.
• B)normative economics.
• C)microeconomics.
• D)macroeconomics.
• E)environmental economics.

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Definitions:

Hardship Rule

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