The Figure Given Below Reports the GDP Gap Experienced by a Country

question 43

Multiple Choice

The figure given below reports the GDP gap experienced by a country for four years in billions of dollars. Figure 7.2
Refer to Figure 7.2.Which time period is most likely to be associated with an economic expansion?

• A)Years 1 to 2
• B)Years 1 to 3
• C)Year 4 only
• D)Years 1 to 4
• E)Years 3 to 4

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