Which of the following statements is false? a) Trend GDP shows what the path of potential GDP would be if it grew steadily. b) A trough occurs at the end of a period of contraction. c) Trend GDP may be below potential GDP in some quarters and above in others. d) Trend GDP may be below actual GDP in some quarters and above in others.

Which of the following statements is false? a) Trend GDP shows what the path of potential GDP would be if it grew steadily. b) A trough occurs at the end of a period of contraction. c) Trend GDP may be below potential GDP in some quarters and above in others. d) Trend GDP may be below actual GDP in some quarters and above in others.

Survey Of Economics

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Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

Publisher:Tucker, Irvin B.

Chapter13: Inflation

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