In 2001, a prolonged period of deceased investment and production preceded a ______.

a. a depression
b. a recession
c. an expansion
d. a recovery


b. a recession

Economics

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The manager of the pharmacy is trying to calm his workers' fear that their jobs are in jeopardy if he starts using these robots. What economic explanation could the manager use to assuage the fears of his employees that their jobs are in jeopardy.

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Average cost can be thought of as the cost per unit.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Economics

If the Mexican peso (MXN) to Brazilian real (BRL) exchange rate goes from 5.9 MXN/BRL to 7.2 MXN/BRL

A) Brazilians decrease their demand for Mexican goods. B) Brazilians increase their demand for Mexican goods. C) Mexicans increase their demand for Brazilian goods. D) Not enough information to determine what happens.

Economics

Which of the following is a tool of commercial policy?

a. Corporate income tax b. Payroll tax c. Excise duty d. Tariff e. Octroi duty

Economics