The Point at Which a Recession Ends and the Expansion

question 76

Multiple Choice

The point at which a recession ends and the expansion begins is called the:

• A) trough.
• B) downturn.
• C) peak.
• D) lag.

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Definitions:

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A landmark Supreme Court case that led to a moratorium on capital punishment in the United States, critiquing the arbitrary nature of its application.

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A concept in criminal justice whereby punishment is exacted on an offender as a form of justified vengeance for their actions.

Deterrence Theory

A concept in criminology that argues the certainty, severity, and swiftness of punishment can deter individuals from committing crimes.

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