Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A)Disinflation generally occurs during recessions.
• B)If the CPI rose from 100 to 500,the price level rose by 500 percent.
• C)If our economy is at full employment,the cyclical rate of unemployment would be zero percent.
• D)During business cycles,troughs are followed by recoveries.

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Definitions:

Increasing Basicity

A qualitative term describing the trend or pattern observed as the basic character (ability to accept protons) of a series of compounds increases.

Acid-Base Pair

A set of two substances that transform into each other by the gain or loss of a proton.

Increasing Acidity

Refers to a trend or condition that leads to an increase in the acidic character or strength of substances.

Conjugate Acid

A species formed by the reception of a proton by a base, characterized by having one more proton and an increased positive charge compared to the original base.