Mastering Microeconomics

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Which branch of economics focuses on the behavior and interactions of economic agents?

  • Microeconomics (correct)
  • Positive economics
  • Normative economics
  • Macroeconomics

What does macroeconomics analyze?

  • Positive economics
  • Normative economics
  • Factors affecting the economy (correct)
  • Individual agents and markets

What is the distinction between positive economics and normative economics?

  • Positive economics describes 'what is' and normative economics describes 'what ought to be' (correct)
  • Positive economics advocates 'what is' and normative economics advocates 'what ought to be'
  • Positive economics describes 'what ought to be' and normative economics describes 'what is'
  • Positive economics advocates 'what ought to be' and normative economics advocates 'what is'

What does rational economics focus on?

<p>Describing 'what is' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does behavioural economics focus on?

<p>Advocating 'what ought to be' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which social science studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services?

<p>Economics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does microeconomics analyze?

<p>The behavior and interactions of economic agents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does macroeconomics analyze?

<p>The economy as a system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinction between economic theory and applied economics?

<p>Economic theory focuses on analyzing 'what could be', while applied economics focuses on analyzing 'what is' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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