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Which of the following is used to measure the overall performance of an economy?
Which of the following is used to measure the overall performance of an economy?
- Inflation
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (correct)
- Business Cycles
- Unemployment
What does economic growth refer to?
What does economic growth refer to?
- A decrease in the unemployment rate
- A decrease in the inflation rate
- An increase in the production of goods and services (correct)
- An increase in the size of the population
Which of the following is a characteristic of business cycles?
Which of the following is a characteristic of business cycles?
- Steady and consistent economic growth
- Periods of expansion and contraction in economic activity (correct)
- Constant high levels of unemployment
- Stable and low inflation rates
Which of the following is NOT a component of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
Which of the following is NOT a component of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
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What is the term used to describe a period of declining economic activity, characterized by a decrease in GDP, and usually accompanied by a rise in unemployment?
What is the term used to describe a period of declining economic activity, characterized by a decrease in GDP, and usually accompanied by a rise in unemployment?
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What is the term used to describe a sustained increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over time?
What is the term used to describe a sustained increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over time?
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