What Has Been the Range of the Decline in Real

question 15

Multiple Choice

What has been the range of the decline in real output during recessions in the U.S. between 1950 and 2009?

• A) -0.2 percent to -3.7 percent
• B) -5.1 percent to -9.8 percent
• C) -10.4 percent to -14.6 percent
• D) -15.0 percent to -19.9 percent

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Definitions:

Operating Data

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Margin

The difference between the selling price of a product and the cost of goods sold, expressed as a percentage of the selling price.

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Margin

The difference between the selling price of a good or service and its cost, often expressed as a percentage of the selling price.