Macroeconomic Forecasting Is Made More Difficult Due to the Fact

question 8

Multiple Choice

Macroeconomic forecasting is made more difficult due to the fact that

• A) deviations from trend in real GDP are persistent.
• B) turning points are hard to predict.
• C) there is no regularity in comovements.
• D) consumption is smooth.

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