A Period of Decline in Economic Activity Lasting More Than

question 160

Multiple Choice

A period of decline in economic activity lasting more than a few months is a(n) _____

• A) expansion.
• B) contraction.
• C) depression.
• D) recession.
• E) fluctuation.

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