Which of the following would be a topic studied in the field of macroeconomics?
A) the amazing recent growth of the Chinese economy
B) the movement of Canadian manufacturing firms to China
C) the differences in wages between men and women in Canada
D) the effect of rent controls on the housing market in Toronto

Question

Which of the following would be a topic studied in the field of macroeconomics?  
A) the amazing recent growth of the Chinese economy 
B) the movement of Canadian manufacturing firms to China 
C) the differences in wages between men and women in Canada 
D) the effect of rent controls on the housing market in Toronto

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Macroeconomics focuses on the study of the overall economy, including growth, inflation, and unemployment. Therefore, the amazing recent growth of the Chinese economy would be a topic studied in the field of macroeconomics.

Answer: D 
 Rent control policies are an example of government intervention in the housing market, which is a topic of interest in macroeconomics. Therefore, the effect of rent controls on the housing market in Toronto would be a topic studied in the field of macroeconomics.

Answer: B and C are not applicable since they are not topics that fall under macroeconomics.

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