The Following Data Give the Dates of Successive Turning Points

question 78

Multiple Choice

The following data give the dates of successive turning points in U.S. economic activity and the corresponding levels of real GDP at the time. $$\begin{array} { c c c } \text { Turning Point } & \text { Date } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Real GDP } \\\text { (1996 \$ billions) }\end{array} \\\text { (A) } & \text { July } 1953 & 1992.2 \\\text { (B) } & \text { May } 1954 & 1941.0 \\\text { (C) } & \text { Apr. } 1957 & 2182.7 \\\text { (D) } & \text { Apr. } 1958 & 2117.4 \\\text { (E) } & \text { Apr. } 1960 & 2391.0\end{array}$$ Which of the turning points are troughs?

• A) (A), (B), and (C)
• B) (C), (D), and (E)
• C) (A), (C), and (E)
• D) (B) and (D)

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Definitions:

Income Gap

The disparity in the distribution of income among different groups within a population, often between the rich and the poor.

Economic Development

The process by which the economic well-being and quality of life of a nation, region, or local community are improved according to targeted goals and objectives.

Infrastructure

The fundamental facilities and systems serving a country, city, or area, including services and facilities necessary for its economy to function.

Real Income

The income of individuals or nations after adjusting for inflation, representing the actual purchasing power over goods and services.