Which of the following is a fundamental question of macroeconomics?
A) What is the impact of government provided health care?
B) How should governments be elected?
C) What mechanism could force people to pollute less?
D) Where is the stock market heading?
E) Should governments act to smooth business cycles?

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The question of whether or not governments should act to smooth business cycles is a fundamental question of macroeconomics as it relates to the study of the overall economy, including economic growth, unemployment, inflation, and fluctuations in business cycles. The other options (A, B, C, D) are not fundamental questions of macroeconomics, but rather related to topics such as health policy, governance, environmental policy, and finance.

Which of the Following Is a Fundamental Question of Macroeconomics