Asked by
Allyson Fowler
on Oct 12, 2024Verified
The classical economists believed
A) wages and prices were inflexible downward.
B) if nothing was done,recessions would become depressions.
C) recessions needed quick countercyclical action by the government.
D) the economy was essentially self regulating.
Classical Economists
Economists from the 18th and 19th centuries who focused on developing theories about the functioning of markets and economies.
Recessions
Times of short-term economic downturn characterized by a decrease in commerce and industrial operations, usually recognized by a decrease in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for two consecutive quarters.
Depressions
Extended periods of significant decline in economic activity across an economy, characterized by high unemployment, low consumer spending, and reduced industrial output.
- Recognize the differences and similarities between classical economists, Keynesians, and monetarists in their approach to economic stability and growth.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the differences and similarities between classical economists, Keynesians, and monetarists in their approach to economic stability and growth.