Which Is an External Source Affecting the Business Cycle

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which is an external source affecting the business cycle?

• A) Changes in economic activity abroad.
• B) Unpredictable events like war and hazards.
• C) Changes in exchange rates.
• D) All of the above.

Identify and explain the factors leading to discrepancies between nominal and real GDP, and their implications for measuring economic growth.

Distinguish between nominal GDP, real GDP, and the GDP price index and their roles in economic analysis.

Understand the concept of leakage and injection in the economic cycle and its impact on GDP.

Comprehend the differences and applications of fixed-weight and chain-weighted price indices in calculating inflation.

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