Question

Classify the following topics as relating to microeconomics or macroeconomics.

Topic Microeconomics Macroeconomics
The effect of rent control on the housing market.
The effect of an increase in income tax on national income.
A firm's decision on which production method to use.
The effect of externality on the quantity produced by the market.
A student's decision about how to allocate his time between studying two subjects.

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

Microeconomics is the study of the individual regarding the decision related to market demand and supply

While the macroeconomics would deals with the country like gross domestic product, national income etc

Based on this, the classification is as follows:

1. Microeconomics

2. Macroeconomics

3. Microeconomics

4. Microeconomics

5. Microeconomics