Which of the Following Is a True Statement About the Length

question 232

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement about the length of recessions and expansions in the United States economy?

• A)After 1950,the length of expansions equaled the length of recessions.
• B)After 1950,the length of expansions were much less than the length of recessions.
• C)After 1950,the length of expansions were much longer than the length of recessions.
• D)After 1950,the length of expansions were brief and almost nonexistent.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The consequence of choosing a specific option is the preclusion of potential rewards from other possibilities.

Pint

A unit of volume or capacity used in liquid measure, equal to one-half of a quart or approximately 473 milliliters in the United States.

Marginal Cost

The incremental cost of manufacturing one more unit of a product or service.

Marginal Benefit

The enhanced satisfaction or advantage experienced from the consumption of one extra unit of a product or service.