Determine whether each of the following topics would more likely to be studied in microeconomics or macroeconomics. Microeconomics Macroeconomics How a change in interest rates by the Federal Reserve impacts unemployment The effect of a cigarette tax on the quantity of cigarettes sold The effects of government tax policy on long-term economic growth

Determine whether each of the following topics would more likely to be studied in microeconomics or macroeconomics. Microeconomics Macroeconomics How a change in interest rates by the Federal Reserve impacts unemployment The effect of a cigarette tax on the quantity of cigarettes sold The effects of government tax policy on long-term economic growth

Exploring Economics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter1: The Role And Method Of Economics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4P

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