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Which of the following descriptions of the classical model of a closed economy is correct?A.A closed economy is an economy that trades with other economies.B.In the classical model, changes in the money supply affect only nominal variables, such as the price level, but have no effect on real variables, such as output or employment.C.According to the classical model, the economy is always partially employed because of price and wage flexibility.D.In the classical model, government intervention in the economy is usually seen as beneficial and ensures that the market adjusts and balances itself.

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Which of the following descriptions of the classical model of a closed economy is correct?A.A closed economy is an economy that trades with other economies.B.In the classical model, changes in the money supply affect only nominal variables, such as the price level, but have no effect on real variables, such as output or employment.C.According to the classical model, the economy is always partially employed because of price and wage flexibility.D.In the classical model, government intervention in the economy is usually seen as beneficial and ensures that the market adjusts and balances itself.

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The correct description is:

B. In the classical model, changes in the money supply affect only nominal variables, such as the price level, but have no effect on real variables, such as output or employment.

Explanation:

A. This is incorrect because a closed economy is one that does not trade with other economies.

C. This is incorrect because according to the classical model, the economy is always fully employed due to price and wage flexibility.

D. This is incorrect because in the classical model, government intervention is usually seen as unnecessary and potentially harmful, as the market is believed to adjust and balance itself.

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