What Do Economists Use the Term "Business Cycle" to Refer

question 18

Multiple Choice

What do economists use the term "business cycle" to refer to?

• A)fluctuations in economic activity, measured by GDP or unemployment
• B)periods of increase or decrease in the rate of inflation
• C)the growth of small businesses into major corporations
• D)qualitative changes in products resulting from improved technology

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