The Business Cycle Answers

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Which stage of the business cycle is an economy in when it reaches its low point?

A
Expansion
B
Peak
C
Contraction
D
Trough
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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?

A
4, 3, 2, 1, 3
B
3, 2, 1, 3, 4
C
4, 3, 2, 3, 1
D
4, 2, 3, 1, 3
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Which indicators do economists use to determine the state of the economy? Choose three answers.

A
prices
B
immigration levels
C
agricultural output
D
employment levels
E
gross domestic product (GDP)
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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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A
employment levels
B
prices
C
economic output
D
demand
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When production is very high but demand is very low, it can lead to

A
a recession.
B
a recovery.
C
prosperity.
D
the peak.
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There are four stages in an economic recovery. 1. increased production2. rising demand (occurs twice)3. increased hiring In which order do these stages occur?

A
2, 1, 2, 3
B
3, 2, 1, 2
C
2, 3, 1, 2
D
2, 1, 3, 2
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Which best describes the nature of cause and effect in the context of the business cycle?

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

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