A Period of Expansion in the Business Cycle Ends When

question 81

Multiple Choice

A period of expansion in the business cycle ends when

• A)real GDP is equal to potential GDP.
• B)the business cycle reaches its peak.
• C)the business cycle reaches its trough.
• D)real GDP is less than potential GDP.
• E)real GDP returns to growth.

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Definitions:

AVC

Average Variable Cost, the total variable costs divided by the quantity of output produced.

AVC

Average Variable Cost refers to the sum of all variable expenses incurred when producing an item, divided by the number of units produced.

ATC

Average Total Cost is determined by dividing the overall cost by the output quantity produced.

MC

Short for Marginal Costs, representing the additional cost incurred in producing one additional unit of a good or service.