During Recessions Declines in Investment Account for About

question 5

Multiple Choice

During recessions declines in investment account for about

• A)1/6 of the decline in real GDP.
• B)1/7 of the decline in real GDP.
• C)1/3 of the decline in real GDP.
• D)2/3 of the decline in real GDP.

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