Some economists prefer to use the term business fluctuations rather than business cycles to describe the historical growth record in the United States because
A. cycles imply regularity while fluctuations do not.
B. fluctuations are relatively predictable events.
C. fluctuations include an expansion phase while cycles do not.
D. cycles include a trough phase while fluctuations do not.
Answer: A
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A. expansionary; lower; potential B. expansionary; higher; potential C. recessionary; lower; potential D. recessionary; lower; lower
Use the following graph, which shows the supply and demand for British pounds, to answer the next question.
D1 and S1 represent the initial demand and supply curves. What will be the new equilibrium point if there is an increase in consumer spending by the British on American products and a decrease in consumer spending by Americans on British products?
A. Point J B. Point C C. Point A D. Point H
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In one day, Brandon can either plow 10 acres or plant 20 acres. In one day, Christopher can either plow 14 acres or plant 14 acres. Brandon and Christopher can
A) gain from exchange if Brandon specializes in planting and Christopher specializes in plowing. B) gain from exchange if Brandon specializes in plowing and Christopher specializes in planting. C) exchange, but only Brandon will gain from the exchange. D) exchange, but only Christopher will gain from the exchange.