In a real business cycle (RBC) model,

A. agents are heterogeneous.
B. agents do not have rational expectations.
C. economic growth and business cycles are explained by two different variables.
D. shocks to productivity are the sole source of the business cycle.


Answer: D

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What will be an ideal response?

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