Multiple Choice
An observer of the economy notices that over the past 12 months the unemployment rate has fallen from 7.0 percent to 6.5 percent. During the same time, the rate of growth in real GDP has been positive. From this information we might conclude that
A) a trough in the business cycle will soon be reached.
B) an expansion is occurring in the economy.
C) inflation is not occurring.
D) a recession is in progress.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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