A Leading Countercyclical Variable ________

question 87

Multiple Choice

A leading countercyclical variable ________.

• A)reaches a peak before the peak of the business cycle
• B)reaches a trough before the peak of the business cycle
• C)reaches a trough along with the trough of a business cycle
• D)all of the above
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Recreational Drug

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