Chapter 19, Problem 19.1.1RQ

To determine

Microeconomics and macroeconomics.

Explanation of Solution

Microeconomics refers to a focus on a particular market and also measures production by the quantity of the goods and services produced. Macroeconomics refers to the production of all goods and services; it determines that production by the quantity of goods and services produced isn’t possible because it would involve adding together goods and services measured in different units; for example, number of automobiles, bushels of wheat, gallons of milk, and so forth. Thus, in macroeconomics, the economist measures the quantity by the market value.

Economics Concept Introduction

Concept introduction:

Microeconomics: Microeconomics focuses on several issues such as consumer behavior, producer behavior, market segments, wage determination, supply and demand of individuals, and so on. It deals with smaller units such as individuals, firms, households, and markets.

Macroeconomics: Macroeconomics refers to the study of a whole unit. It studies the whole market simultaneously. It is also interested in studying the national unemployment rate, foreign debt, and exchange rate.