2.2 Explain whether each of the following is an example of a macroeconomic concern or a microeconomic concern.

a. Japan is considering legalizing the casino industry, and a bill to allow the opening of casino-based integrated resorts was submitted to the country’s parliament in April.

b. In 2015, the Spanish government reduced the income tax rates for every tax bracket by 1 to 2 percentage points.

c. Goldman Sachs announced that it will increase its paid parenting leave for non-primary parents from 2 weeks to 4 weeks.

d. The British government increased the national minimum wage by 20p an hour to £6.70 from October, 2015.