Question

The basic difference between macroeconomics and microeconomics is: In a command economy, the __________ either makes most economic decisions itself or at least strongly influences how the decisions are made.

Answer 1

Question 2 options are;

- government

- market

- firm

- business sector

Answer:

1. microeconomics concentrates on the behavior of individual consumers and firms, while macroeconomics focusses on the performance of the entire economy.

2. government.

Explanation:

1. Indeed, the government in a command economy (like China) makes most economic decisions itself or at least strongly influences how the decisions are made.

2. We note that the word 'macro' indicates large scope, while 'micro' indicates a smaller scope. And so, the difference is that microeconomics concentrates on the behavior of individual consumers and firms, while macroeconomics focusses on the performance of the entire economy.