A Leading Indicator

question 38

Multiple Choice

A leading indicator:

• A) changes in either direction before a recession starts.
• B) usually declines before a recession starts.
• C) generally changes after real GDP changes.
• D) remains unaffected by changes in real GDP.
• E) does not change with business cycles.

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Definitions:

Fat Cells

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Small-For-Date

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Illusory Visual Cliff

A psychological experimental setup designed to test infants' and young animals' perception of depth and their ability to perceive visual illusions.

Heart Rate Increases

Describes a situation where the number of heartbeats per unit of time rises due to exertion, stress, or another factor.