In the United States, business cycles have occurred against a backdrop of a long-run trend of

A. declining unemployment.
B. rising real GDP.
C. rising inflation.
D. stagnant productivity growth.


Answer: B

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A) rise by $100 million. B) fall by $100 million. C) rise by $500 million. D) fall by $500 million.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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How do macroeconomists differ from microeconomists?

a. the basic tools of analysis b. the underlying principles c. the use of abstractions and models d. the problems studied e. All of the above are correct.

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