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A macroeconomist would study O the price changes at K-Mart. O the cost problems at several airlines. O the economy's unemployment level. O none of these.

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

14th Edition

ISBN:9780190931919

Author:NEWNAN

Publisher:NEWNAN

Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

Section: Chapter Questions

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