In Sequential Order, the Four Phases of the Business Cycle

question 304

Multiple Choice

In sequential order, the four phases of the business cycle are

• A) trough, peak, expansion, contraction.
• B) peak, contraction, trough, expansion.
• C) expansion, contraction, peak, trough.
• D) contraction, trough, peak, expansion.

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