MACROECONOMICS FOR TODAY
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The meaning of a business cycle period.
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When an economy is at the peak of the business cycle _____________.
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GDP remains unchanged
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GDP level will be low
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From 1950 - 2007, recessions in the United States
A. did not occur.
B. became more severe than before 1950.
C. became less severe than before 1950.
D. were about as severe as they were before 1950
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