A Variable That Cannot Be Measured in Numerical Terms Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

A variable that cannot be measured in numerical terms is called

• A)a nonmeasurable random variable
• B)a constant variable
• C)a dependent variable
• D)a qualitative variable

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Definitions:

Automatic Stabilizers

Economic policies and programs, such as unemployment insurance and taxation, that automatically adjust with economic conditions to stabilize income and spending.

Recession

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Government Budget Deficit

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Automatic Stabilizer

Economic policies and programs, like unemployment insurance and progressive taxation, designed to automatically adjust to changes in economic conditions to stabilize the economy.