Which of the Following Will Most Likely Occur During the Contractionary

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will most likely occur during the contractionary phase of a business cycle?

• A) Real GDP rises, and the unemployment rate falls.
• B) Real GDP declines, and the rate of inflation rises.
• C) The sales of most businesses decline, and the unemployment rate rises.
• D) Inflation rises, and employment/population ratio falls.

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