If the Estimate of the Trend Component Is 158

question 38

Multiple Choice

If the estimate of the trend component is 158.2, the estimate of the seasonal component is 94%, the estimate of the cyclical component is 105%, and the estimate of the irregular component is 98%, then the multiplicative model will produce a forecast of

• A)1.53
• B)1.53%
• C)153.02
• D)153,020,532

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Definitions:

Natural Rate

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Potential Output

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