A Recession Can Best Be Defined as a Period of Time

question 63

Multiple Choice

A recession can best be defined as a period of time in which

• A)total output of the economy falls.
• B)total output of the economy rises very slowly.
• C)total unemployment falls.
• D)total international trade fails to rise.
• E)the rate of inflation falls below zero.

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Definitions:

Zero Coupon Issue

A bond or debt security that doesn’t pay periodic interest but is traded at a discount, realizing gains at maturity.

Annual Coupon

The yearly interest payment made by a bond issuer to its bondholders.

Market Rate

The prevailing interest rate available in the marketplace on investments or loans.

Sinking Funds

A fund formed by periodically setting aside money for the gradual repayment of a debt or replacement of a wasting asset over time.