Understanding Economic Recessions Quiz

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What characterizes a recession?

  • Positive economic growth and decline in national output
  • Negative economic growth and increase in national output
  • Positive economic growth and increase in national output
  • Negative economic growth and decline in national output (correct)

When does the economy reach the trough in a recession?

  • At the beginning of the recession
  • When real GDP remains constant
  • When real GDP reaches a low point at the end of the recession (correct)
  • When real GDP reaches its peak

What is an economic slump?

  • A prolonged and deep recession leading to a significant fall in output and average living standards (correct)
  • A period of stable economic conditions with no change in output or living standards
  • A short and shallow recession with minimal impact on output and living standards
  • A period of high economic growth with a significant rise in output and living standards

What does a recession signify?

<p>A period of negative economic growth (C)</p>
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What occurs when the economy reaches the trough in a recession?

<p>Economic recovery becomes imminent (B)</p>
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How does an economic slump differ from a recession?

<p>It leads to a significant fall in output and living standards (D)</p>
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