Identify whether each of the following statements identifies a microeconomic issue or a macroeconomic issue. a. Mika negotiates a long-term contract for capital equipment for her property management business.
b. Inflation was fueled by an increase in rent and energy prices.
c. The unemployment rate has decreased for the second consecutive quarter.
d. Value Petrol lowers the prices of all grades of gasoline in response to a newly opened competitor.

a. Microeconomic issue

b. Macroeconomic issue

c. Macroeconomic issue

d. Microeconomic issue

Explanation:

Macroeconomics is a branch of economics that studies the economy as a whole. Macroeconomics studies economic aggregates such as inflation, unemployment, GDP and growth rate.

Microeconomics is a branch of economics that studies the decisions individuals and firms make in response to changes in economic factors. These factors include price, resources etc. it studies how firms and individuals allocate and make decisions about resources

A. Mika's negotiation concerns the resources of her business. Thus it is a Microeconomic issue

B. Inflation is a Macroeconomic subject

c. Unemployment is a Macroeconomic issue

d. studies the pricing behaviour among firms. thus, it is a Microeconomic issue

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