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Business cycles typically last from 2 to 10 years
Business cycles typically last from 2 to 10 years
True
The peak of a business cycle is the maximum point in a recession
The peak of a business cycle is the maximum point in a recession
False
A depression is a less severe form of recession
A depression is a less severe form of recession
False
If an economy enters into a recession, we expect to see an increase in investment
If an economy enters into a recession, we expect to see an increase in investment
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Stock prices are expected to decline during a recession
Stock prices are expected to decline during a recession
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During a recession, what is the expected impact on stock prices?
During a recession, what is the expected impact on stock prices?
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What is the expected impact on investment during a recession?
What is the expected impact on investment during a recession?
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What is the defining characteristic of a depression compared to a recession?
What is the defining characteristic of a depression compared to a recession?
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What are the two main phases of a business cycle?
What are the two main phases of a business cycle?
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What organization is concerned with studying the business cycle and announcing whether the economy is going to enter into a recession in the USA?
What organization is concerned with studying the business cycle and announcing whether the economy is going to enter into a recession in the USA?
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What is the typical duration of a recession in the context of business cycles?
What is the typical duration of a recession in the context of business cycles?
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What is the defining characteristic of a depression compared to a recession?
What is the defining characteristic of a depression compared to a recession?
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What is the maximum point in an expansion called in a business cycle?
What is the maximum point in an expansion called in a business cycle?
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During a recession, what is the expected impact on stock prices?
During a recession, what is the expected impact on stock prices?
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What organization is concerned with studying the business cycle and announcing whether the economy is going to enter into a recession in the USA?
What organization is concerned with studying the business cycle and announcing whether the economy is going to enter into a recession in the USA?
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