Which of the Following Statements About Business Cycles in the U.S

question 200

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about business cycles in the U.S. is most accurate?

• A) Business cycles occur precisely every 5 years.
• B) Long-term business cycles have only two phases-boom and bust.
• C) Seasonal business cycles occur within a year.
• D) Business cycles are based on theories.

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