Evaluating the Scope of Economic Policy
A prominent politician claims, 'If elected, my administration will use precise economic tools to completely eliminate unemployment and ensure stable prices, ending the business cycle for good.' Based on your understanding of the practical challenges in managing a national economy, critically evaluate this claim. In your response, discuss at least two distinct reasons why such perfect control is generally considered unachievable.
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