Which of the Following Is a Topic Studied in Macroeconomics

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a topic studied in macroeconomics?

• A) The pricing decisions in the computer hardware industry
• B) The effect on economic growth if the government raises taxes
• C) How the wheat industry determines how much wheat to grow
• D) The impact of labor unions on wages
• E) The impact of higher prices for gasoline on the number of SUVs people buy

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Definitions:

Coase Theorem

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Clog Dancing

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Free-Rider Problem

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Air Pollution

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