The Data Shows That Total Profit in the Australian Economy

question 58

Multiple Choice

The data shows that total profit in the Australian economy:

• A) tends to increase in even years, and decrease in odd years, although no one can explain why.
• B) tends to decrease in recessions, increase in expansions.
• C) is not influenced by the business cycle.
• D) has decreased steadily over time.
• E) tends to increase in recessions, decrease in expansions.

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