A Newspaper Article Informs You That Most Businesses Reduced Production

question 100

Multiple Choice

A newspaper article informs you that most businesses reduced production in the last quarter but also sold from their inventories during the last quarter.Based on this information GDP likely

• A)increased.
• B)decreased.
• C)stayed the same.
• D)may have increased,decreased,or stayed the same.

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Definitions:

Trading Range

A price range in which stocks are thought to appeal to the widest variety of investors. Typically between $30 and $100. Stock splits function to keep prices within a trading range when the stock is appreciating.

Small Investors

Individuals who commit capital to investments in smaller amounts compared to institutional investors, often with less access to sophisticated tools and information.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or the stated value of a stock, not necessarily its market value.

Common Stock

Equity security representing ownership in a corporation, providing voting rights and a share in profits through dividends.