Potential Output of the Country When Viewed Over Long Periods

question 80

Multiple Choice

Potential output of the country when viewed over long periods of time:

• A) rises in spurts and then starts a downward trend that can last years.
• B) is surprisingly constant.
• C) always decreases.
• D) tends to rise over time.

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