The table shows the percentage difference between real and potential GDP and the rate of inflation for the years 2006 through 2010. If there were a presidential election in the year 2007, would these data support the view that there was a political business cycle during this period?
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Hellenistic
Refers to the period and culture of the Mediterranean world and Near East from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC to the Roman conquest of Egypt in 30 BC, noted for the spread of Greek culture and influence.
Kushan Dynasty
An empire in ancient Asia, established by the Kushans, that played a crucial role in cultural exchanges between the East and West, particularly in spreading Buddhism.
Vedas
Ancient sacred texts of Hinduism, consisting of hymns, philosophy, and guidance on ritual.
Aryans
An Indo-European ethnolinguistic group, traditionally associated with the spread of Indo-European languages and cultures in ancient times.
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