An important critique of real business cycle theory is the belief that cyclical movements in total factor productivity

A) rarely occur.
B) may, in part, be an artifact of measurement error.
C) lead to imperceptible changes in labor demand.
D) are too small to account for the size of fluctuations in real GDP.


B

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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