In: Economics
5. Microeconomics and macroeconomics
Determine whether each of the following topics would more likely be studied in microeconomics or macroeconomics.
Microeconomics |
Macroeconomics |
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The effect of a cigarette tax on the quantity of cigarettes sold | |||
The effect of federal government spending on the national unemployment rate | |||
A consumer's optimal choice when buying a flat-screen TV |
Answer;
Microeconomics is the study of individual firms,individual business decisions,particular markets etc.
Macoeconomics is the study of economy as a whole. It deals with aggregate variables, such as aggregate demand,national output and inflation .
The effect of a cigarette tax on the quantity of cigarettes sold | Microeconomics |
The effect of federal government spending on the national unemployment rate | Macroeconomics |
A consumer's optimal choice when buying a flat-screen TV | Microeconomics |