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Macroeconomics

The study of the behavior an Economy at the Aggregate level, as opposed to the level of a specific subgroups or individuals (which is called microeconomics). For example, a macroeconomist might consider the industrial sector, the services sector or the farm sector, but he/she will not consider specific parts of any of these sectors. Factors studies include inflation, Unemployment, and Industrial production, often with the aim of studying the effect of government Policy on these Factor.

Related Terms: 17 Aggregate, Call, CLU, ECI, Economic, Economics, Economist, Economy, Factor, Flat, Industrial production, Inc., Microeconomics, Policy, PPO, SEC, Unemployment
Other Related Pages: Category: Economy Starting With: M
Additional Related Terms: Aggregate, Allowance for depreciation, Above par, Accrual of discount, Amortization of premium, At par, All or any part, At best, At call, Accommodative monetary policy