When the Economy Goes Through Ups and Downs Over Time

question 81

Multiple Choice

When the economy goes through ups and downs over time:

• A) it is not reflected by changes in GDP growth.
• B) economists call this pattern the business cycle.
• C) it affects the supply of labor.
• D) All of these are true.

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