The Data Shows That Total Profit in the Australian Economy

Multiple Choice

The data shows that total profit in the Australian economy:

A) tends to increase in even years, and decrease in odd years, although no one can explain why.
B) tends to decrease in recessions, increase in expansions.
C) is not influenced by the business cycle.
D) has decreased steadily over time.
E) tends to increase in recessions, decrease in expansions.