The Major Criticism of Real Business Cycle Models Is

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Multiple Choice

The major criticism of real business cycle models is

• A)negative technology shocks are uncommon and can't explain all business cycle fluctuations.
• B)positive technology shocks actually push real GDP above the economy's potential GDP.
• C)negative technology shocks actually push real GDP below the economy's potential GDP
• D)this model relies too heavily on monetary explanations for fluctuations in real GDP.

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