The Business Cycle

Question 1

Which indicators do economists use to determine the state of the economy? Choose three answers.pricesimmigration levelsagricultural outputemployment levelsgross domestic product (GDP)

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prices; employment levels; gross domestic product (GDP)

Question 2

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

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by increasing unemployment benefits

Question 3

best

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Car dealerships cannot sell their stock.

Question 4

The graphs show the US unemployment rate and the price of whole milk between 2006 and 2012.

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As unemployment rates rise, average prices fall.

Question 5

There are five stages in a recession. 1. job loss2. falling production3. falling demand (occurs twice)4. peak production In which order do these stages occur?

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4, 3, 2, 1, 3

Question 6

Income reaches the highest level at the point of the business cycle.

Question 7

Why might buying a home during a recession be a good decision for some consumers? Choose three answers.Housing prices are down.It is easier to get a mortgage.Less demand means more options for buyers.Less demand means less competition with other buyers.Fewer houses are on the market.

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Housing prices are down.; Less demand means more options for buyers.; Less demand means less competition with other buyers.

Question 8

Which of the following is a characteristic of prosperity in the peak phase of the business cycle?

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high levels of production

Question 9

This is a graph of the business cycle.Time is measured along the x-axis. What is measured along the y-axis?

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economic output

Question 10

best

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Consumers spend less, causing worker layoffs.

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