Canadaʹs Economy Expanded By

question 123

Multiple Choice

Canadaʹs economy expanded by...0.1 percent in the second quarter...further evidence that the economy has stalled...following a first quarter slip in gross domestic product. The second quarter figures fell well below forecasts of a 0.7 per cent growth in real GDP. Exports. fell for the fourth consecutive quarter. The accumulating gloom is increasingly
discouraging business investment. Consumer spending remains strong and corporate profits were at their highest since 2004. ʺThe sources of strength in the second quarter are clearly unsustainable,ʺ said Sal Gautieri, senior economist at BMO capital markets.
Canada Avoids Fall into Recession, www.FT.com, by Christopher Mason, August 30, 2008
-According to the article,_________ in_________ have contributed to Canadaʹs_________ change in real GDP.

• A) decreases; exports and investment; unexpected
• B) decreases; exports and government spending; expected
• C) increases; consumption and investment; unexpected
• D) increases; consumption and exports; expected

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