The Distinguishing Characteristics of Business Cycles Are

question 58

Multiple Choice

The distinguishing characteristics of business cycles are

• A) periods of inflation followed by periods of deflation.
• B) high rates of economic growth coupled with high rates of unemployment.
• C) a constant rate of economic growth coupled with ups and downs in the general level of prices.
• D) periods of growth in real output followed by periods of decline.

---

Definitions:

Polygraph Testing

A technique used in investigations and security screening that measures physiological responses to determine the truthfulness of answers provided by an individual.

Graphology Testing

An assessment technique that analyses a person's handwriting to make inferences about their personality or other attributes.

Cognitive Abilities

Mental skills that include reasoning, memory, attention, and language capabilities that enable an individual to learn and solve problems.

Knowledge

The information, understanding, and skills gained through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.