The Effect of a Recession on a Company Like Boeing

question 86

Multiple Choice

The effect of a recession on a company like Boeing Aircraft is such that

• A) sales decline more sharply for Boeing as compared to firms that do not produce durable goods.
• B) profits fall less sharply as compared to firms that do not produce durable goods.
• C) the decline in sales is more short-lived as compared to firms that do not produce durable goods.
• D) there is no difference in the impact of the recession on its profits as compared to firms that do not produce durable goods.

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