Economic activity is subject to fluctuations (booms and slumps). Which of the following statements is correct for the US economy, considering the entire period from 1870-2015? Select one: a. Economic fluctuations have been reduced by automatic stabilizers as the size of government has increased b. The main cause of economic fluctuations over this period has been the size of the agricultural sector and the effects of weather. c. Economic fluctuations have increased due to the speed with which money moves around the world in recent years d. Bank failures and financial crises were the main causes of economic fluctuations.

Economic activity is subject to fluctuations (booms and slumps). Which of the following statements is correct for the US economy, considering the entire period from 1870-2015? Select one: a. Economic fluctuations have been reduced by automatic stabilizers as the size of government has increased b. The main cause of economic fluctuations over this period has been the size of the agricultural sector and the effects of weather. c. Economic fluctuations have increased due to the speed with which money moves around the world in recent years d. Bank failures and financial crises were the main causes of economic fluctuations.

Economics:

10th Edition

ISBN:9781285859460

Author:BOYES, William

Publisher:BOYES, William

Chapter10: Income And Expenditures Equilibrium

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 18E

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