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:

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales activities, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Mixed Costs

Expenses that have both fixed and variable components, changing in total with the level of activity but not proportionally.

Fixed Costs

Fixed costs, including items like rent, salaries, and insurance, do not vary based on the amount of goods produced or sold.

Variable Costs

Expenditures that shift in direct relation with the amount of output or sales, including raw materials and direct labor costs.