Real business cycle theory differs from the Schumpeterian innovation cycle in that it

a. sees no cyclical patterns, only unevenness in the economy's growth path
b. calls for a constant injection of government spending
c. projects clear and discernible business cycles
d. focuses on technological change while the innovation cycle does not
e. emphasizes the critical role of countercyclical fiscal policy


A

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B. consuming more today and more tomorrow.

C. consuming more tomorrow and less today.

D. consuming less today and less tomorrow.

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