PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS(LOOSELEAF)
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Author: Frank
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Describe recession and expansion.
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When the economy is reach it peaks, the economic activities reach its heights. Then it begins to fall. In the period of recession, the economic activities go in a slow motion. This is because of the decreased employment, productivity, and money growth. However, the economy will survive the situation through the adoption of
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