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Which of these conditions is most indicative of recovery?

A
The economy has stopped shrinking.
B
The economy begins to peak.
C
The GDP continues to shrink.
D
The economy is growing again.
3

During a recession, what is one way governments try to encourage growth?

A
by stopping government spending
B
by increasing unemployment benefits
C
by eliminating all tax breaks
D
by requiring firms to maintain production
4

Which event most likely explains renewed demand in a recovery period?

A
Production decreases to prompt increased demand.
B
Consumers choose to save more and spend less.
C
Producers decrease prices to prompt demand and recovery.
D
Economic policy renews consumer confidence and demand.
5

When production is very high but demand is very low, it can lead to

A
a recession.
B
prosperity.
C
the peak.
D
a recovery.
6

Which scenario best reflects the relationship between production and demand in a recession?

A
Car dealerships are not restocking.
B
Car dealerships cannot obtain stock.
C
Car dealerships have minimal overstock.
D
Car dealerships cannot sell their stock.
7

Which best describes how a recession develops as demand and production decrease?

A
The recession accelerates.
B
The recession enters a recovery period.
C
The recession slows.
D
The recession starts and stops.
9

Which statement best describes why it is difficult to sell a home during a recession?

A
Mortgages become unavailable.
B
Demand greatly decreases.
C
Housing prices increase.
D
Mortgage rates are high.
10

Which best describes the nature of cause and effect in the context of the business cycle?

A
A recession begins, causing consumers to spend more.
B
Goods are overproduced, causing a surplus in jobs.
C
Consumers spend less, causing worker layoffs.
D
Demand falls, causing production to stay at its peak.

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