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Chapter 9, Problem 1QP
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Determine the classical view of wage,
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Classical view:
Classical economists consider that an economy is always in equilibrium at full employment level. Wage, price and interest rate are the factors will adjust the economy to achieve the equilibrium level, if a market has a flexible
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