Principles of Economics 2e
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781947172364
Author: Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro
Publisher: OpenStax
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Chapter 19, Problem 6SCQ
According to Table 19.7, how long has the average recession lasted since the end of World War II?
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Define recession.
Which of the following quarterly real GDP scenarios would
be considered a recession?
Scenario A: Q1 GDP 5.4 Billion, Q2 GDP 5.6 Billion, Q3 GDP 5.4 Billion, Q4
GDP 5.2 Billion
Scenario B: Q1 GDP 5.4 Billion, Q2 GDP 5.2 Billion, Q3 GDP 5.4 Billion, Q4
GDP 5.5 Billion
Scenario C: Q1 GDP 5.4 Billion, Q2 GDP 5.1 Billion, Q3 GDP 5.7 Billion, Q4
GDP 5.2 Billion
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Chapter 19 Solutions
Principles of Economics 2e
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