Unemployment That Occurs During the Contractionary Phase of the Business

question 85

Multiple Choice

Unemployment that occurs during the contractionary phase of the business cycle is known as:

• A) frictional unemployment.
• B) structural unemployment.
• C) cyclical unemployment.
• D) contractionary unemployment.

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Definitions:

Receivables

Receivables refer to the funds that a company is entitled to receive from customers for goods or services delivered or agreed upon.

§ 179 Expense

This refers to a U.S. tax code provision allowing businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment or software within the tax year, aimed at encouraging business investment and growth.

Separately Stated Items

Tax items stated separately on the K-1 form from a partnership or S corporation, allowing for proper reporting and treatment on individual returns.

Ordinary Income

Income earned from standard operations of business or through wages, as opposed to capital gains or dividend income.