Microeconomics

Microeconomics

Normative microeconomics

Positive microeconomics

Macroeconomics

Normative macroeconomics

Positive macroeconomics

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As you can see, economics can be basically broken down into two major areas of study, microeconomics and macroeconomics, with each major area being further divided into a normative or positive perspective.