Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 122

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)The 1992 presidential election is an example of a political business cycle.
• B)The 1980 presidential election is a classic example of a political business cycle.
• C)The political business cycle has occurred regularly over the past 20 years.
• D)Based on presidential elections in 1980 and 1992, there is no longer strong evidence supporting the existence of a political business cycle.
• E)Since 1950, there has not been any evidence of a political business cycle.

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