Economists Refer to the Pattern of Short-Term Expansions and Contractions

question 152

Multiple Choice

Economists refer to the pattern of short-term expansions and contractions in the economy as the ________.

• A) business cycle
• B) aggregate output
• C) standard of living
• D) consumer price index

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