Classical vs Keynesian Economists
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According to classical economists, how do they view business cycles?

  • As irrelevant to the economy
  • As a sign of economic collapse
  • As requiring constant government intervention
  • As the economy's best response to disturbances (correct)
  • What is the main reason Keynesian economists defend government intervention?

  • To destabilize the economy
  • To accelerate business cycles
  • To eliminate the need for business cycles
  • To counteract slow wages and prices adjustment over output and employment (correct)
  • How do classical economists perceive the need for government intervention in the economy?

  • They promote government intervention in every economic cycle
  • They believe in constant government control over all aspects of the economy
  • They see little to no need for government intervention (correct)
  • They advocate for complete government deregulation
  • What is the primary argument of Keynesian economists against the classical view of business cycles?

    <p>Slow wages and prices adjustment can harm output and employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Keynesian economists differ from classical economists regarding government intervention?

    <p>Keynesian economists support intervention to counteract slow wage and price adjustments, while classical economists oppose such intervention</p> Signup and view all the answers

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