A Period of Expansion in the Business Cycle Ends When

question 14

Multiple Choice

A period of expansion in the business cycle ends when

• A)real GDP is equal to potential GDP.
• B)the business cycle reaches its peak.
• C)the business cycle reaches its trough.
• D)real GDP is less than potential GDP.

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Definitions:

Multiplier

A factor by which an initial change in spending will alter total economic output by a greater amount.

National Debt

The cumulative amount of money that a government owes to creditors, both domestic and foreign, as a result of borrowing to cover budget deficits.

National Debt

National debt is the total amount of money that a country's government has borrowed, through various means, including foreign governments and domestic investors.

Multiplier

In macroeconomics, a factor that quantifies the effect of increased investment or spending in an economy, typically leading to a proportionally greater increase in income or output.