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There are four stages in an economic recovery. 1. increased production2. rising demand (occurs twice)3. increased hiring In which order do these stages occur?

A
2, 1, 2, 3
B
3, 2, 1, 2
C
2, 3, 1, 2
D
2, 1, 3, 2
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Which of the following is a characteristic of prosperity in the peak phase of the business cycle?

A
stagnant prices
B
high levels of production
C
ambivalence about the economy
D
reduced incomes
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Why might buying a home during a recession be a good decision for some consumers? Choose three answers.

A
Housing prices are down.
B
It is easier to get a mortgage.
C
Less demand means more options for buyers.
D
Less demand means less competition with other buyers.
E
Fewer houses are on the market.
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Which of the following conditions is most indicative of recovery?

A
The economy has stopped shrinking.
B
The economy begins to peak.
C
The GDP continues to shrink.
D
The economy is growing again.
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Which statement best describes why it is difficult to sell a home during a recession?

A
Mortgage rates are high.
B
Demand greatly decreases.
C
Mortgages become unavailable.
D
Housing prices increase.
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When production is very high but demand is very low, it can lead to

A
a recession.
B
a recovery.
C
prosperity.
D
the peak.
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During a recession, what is one way governments try to encourage growth?

A
by increasing unemployment benefits
B
by stopping government spending
C
by requiring firms to maintain production
D
by eliminating all tax breaks
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Which scenario best reflects the relationship between production and demand in a recession?

A
Car dealerships have minimal overstock.
B
Car dealerships are not restocking.
C
Car dealerships cannot sell their stock.
D
Car dealerships cannot obtain stock.
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There are five stages in a recession. 1. job loss2. falling production3. falling demand (occurs twice)4. peak production In which order do these stages occur?

A
4, 3, 2, 1, 3
B
3, 2, 1, 3, 4
C
4, 3, 2, 3, 1
D
4, 2, 3, 1, 3
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Which stage of the business cycle is an economy in when it reaches its low point?

A
Expansion
B
Peak
C
Contraction
D
Trough

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