Economists use the phrase "business cycle" when referring to fluctuations in:
A. real GDP.
B. the chain price index.
C. the consumer price index.
D. the general level of prices.
Answer: A
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Refer to the figure below. In response to gradually falling inflation, this economy will eventually move from its short-run equilibrium to its long-run equilibrium. Graphically, this would be seen as
A. long-run aggregate supply shifting leftward B. Short-run aggregate supply shifting downward C. Aggregate demand shifting rightward D. Aggregate demand shifting leftward
Assume Joe is only willing to pay $5 for a Ferrari sports car
A) Joe is not considered part of the demand for Ferraris. B) Joe won't be sold a Ferrari. C) Joe is not considered rational. D) Joe's willingness to pay is not indicative of how much he values the Ferrari.
In what geographic areas would the traditional economy most likely be found?
a. parts of Asia, Africa, and South America b. Cuba and North Korea c. Europe and the United States d. China and Russia
Refer to the data provided in Table 17.1 below to answer the following question(s). The table shows the relationship between income and utility for Jane.Table 17.1 IncomeTotal Utility $00$20,00025$40,00045$60,00060$80,00070Refer to Table 17.1. Suppose Jane has a 1/3 chance of becoming disabled in any given year. If she does become disabled, she will earn $0. If Jane does not become disabled, she will earn her usual salary of $60,000. Jane has the opportunity to purchase disability insurance for $20,000 which will pay her her full salary in the event she becomes disabled. Jane's utility per year with the policy is ________ and her expected utility without the policy is ________.
A. 45; 45 B. 20; 45 C. 45; 40 D. 60; 40