What decisions does the business cycle help businesses make? Choose four correct answers.

The business cycle shows whether the economy is expanding or contracting, helping businesses plan for changing demand. During a downturn, a business may reduce production, save rather than invest, shrink operations, or lay off workers; during an expansion, it may do the opposite. Therefore, the relevant decisions are production, business size, investment or saving, and hiring or layoffs.

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