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When did macroeconomics emerge as a separate discipline? Why did it happen at that time? LO2
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Before the 20th century, economics was primarily focused on microeconomic issues, such as individual markets and the behavior of firms and consumers. This was largely due to the influence of classical economists like Adam Smith, David Ricardo, and John Stuart Show more…
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