The Business Cycle
Understanding the cyclical fluctuations in economic activity: booms, recessions, and recoveries.
Key Questions
- Analyze the characteristics of different phases of the business cycle.
- Predict the impact of a recession on unemployment and inflation.
- Explain how government policies might aim to smooth out the business cycle.
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