What Can You Learn from the Figure Below (Figure 13-1

question 52

Essay

What can you learn from the figure below (Figure 13-1 from the text) which depicts the U.S. GNP and its components for the year 2009?

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Definitions:

Production

The process of creating, manufacturing, or producing goods and services, often viewed as a critical component of economic systems.

Instability

A state of unpredictability or potential for change that can affect systems, nations, markets, or personal circumstances often negatively.

Dental Decay

The breakdown of teeth due to acids made by bacteria; also known as cavities or caries.

Neolithic

Relating to the last phase of the Stone Age, characterized by the development of agriculture and the making of polished stone tools.