The Great Recession of 2007-2009 Altered the Prior Behavior of Consumers

question 103

Multiple Choice

The Great Recession of 2007-2009 altered the prior behavior of consumers in the economy by:

• A) Shifting the consumption schedule up
• B) Shifting the consumption schedule down
• C) Shifting the saving schedule down
• D) Moving the economy down along a stable consumption schedule

Understand how to calculate percentage changes in GDP using real GDP and the GDP deflator.

Learn to differentiate between nominal GDP, real GDP, and the GDP deflator.

Analyze the impact of changes in real GDP and the GDP deflator on overall economic performance.

Develop the ability to calculate the change in real GDP given changes in nominal GDP and the GDP deflator.

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The process of discontinuing tobacco smoking.

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