CIMA BA1 · Chapter 2 · Question 1 of 10
Which of the following is NOT normally regarded as one of the main objectives of government macroeconomic policy?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: D) Maximising the profits earned by state-owned enterprises
Explanation
The usual macroeconomic objectives are sustainable growth, low unemployment, stable prices and a satisfactory balance of payments position. The profitability of individual state enterprises is a microeconomic or organisational matter, not a macroeconomic objective.
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