Which Statement Is Consistent with the Political Business Cycle Theory

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which statement is consistent with the political business cycle theory?

• A) The economy expands after the elections.
• B) The economy contracts after the elections.
• C) The economy expands before the elections.
• D) The economy contracts before the elections.

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