The basic difference between macroeconomics and microeconomics is:

a. microeconomics concentrates on individual markets while macroeconomics focuses primarily on international trade.
b. microeconomics concentrates on the behavior of individual consumers while macroeconomics focuses on the behavior of firms.
c. microeconomics concentrates on the behavior of individual consumers and firms while macroeconomics focuses on the performance of the entire economy.
d. microeconomics explores the causes of inflation while macroeconomics focuses on the causes of unemployment.


c

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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What will be an ideal response?

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A bank loans Kellie's Print Shop $350,000 to remodel a building near campus to use as a new store. On their respective balance sheets, this loan is

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b. an asset for the bank and a liability for Kellie's Print Shop. The loan does not increase the money supply.
c. a liability for the bank and an asset for Kellie's Print Shop. The loan increases the money supply.
d. a liability for the bank and an asset for Kellie's Print Shop. The loan does not increase the money supply.

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