The Trough of the Business Cycle

question 67

Multiple Choice

The trough of the business cycle:

• A) comes right after the expansion phase.
• B) comes before the recession phase.
• C) is a temporary maximum level of real GDP.
• D) is a temporary minimum level of real GDP.

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