Certain Economic Activities Signal Forthcoming Changes in the Economy

question 80

Multiple Choice

Certain economic activities signal forthcoming changes in the economy.These are known as the

• A)coincidental economic indicators
• B)GDP implicit price deflator
• C)lagging economic indicators
• D)composite of economic activities
• E)leading economic indicators

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Definitions:

Economic Profits

The gap between what a business earns in total and what it spends, factoring in both out-of-pocket and assumed costs.

Diamond Rings

Jewelry pieces featuring diamonds set in rings, commonly used as a symbol of commitment in engagements and weddings.

Quantity Supplied

The amount of a good that producers are willing and able to sell at a given price over a specific time period.

No Close Substitutes

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