Which of the Following Would Be Evidence That a Contractionary

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be evidence that a contractionary gap exists?

• A)Rapid deflation during a period in which plant capacity utilization is below average.
• B)A steady price level and a 5 percent unemployment rate.
• C)Help wanted advertising lower than usual,and the consumer price index lower than expected.
• D)Inflation has risen markedly and the Dow Jones average is at record levels.
• E)The number of new unemployment claims has skyrocketed and the price level is rising.

Comprehend the differences between fluid and crystallized intelligence.

Identify the "Big Five" personality traits and their significance.

Distinguish between normative and nonnormative life events.

Recognize physical and psychological changes in middle adulthood.

---

Definitions:

Performance Measure

A metric or indicator used to assess the efficiency, effectiveness, and success of an organization's operations or employees.

Investment Turnover

A measure of a company's efficiency in using its assets to generate sales or revenue; the ratio of sales to investment in assets.

Income From Operations

The profit realized from a business's ongoing, core business activities, excluding deductions of interest and taxes.

Invested Assets

Resources or funds committed to investments in securities, real estate, or other vehicles with the expectation of earning returns.