Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
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1. Key facts about economic fluctuations
The following graph approximates business cycles in the United States from the first quarter of 1955 to the third quarter of 1959. The vertical blue bar
coincides with periods of 6 or more months of declining real gross domestic product (real GDP).
REAL GDP (Billions of dollars)
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2700
2600
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1955
1956
1957
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1960
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3 Two countries A & B have completely fixed and flexible prices respectively. Consider this data
GDP A Prices A GDP B Prices B
year 1 5200 units 26 5200 units 26
year 2 there occurs a negative demand shock. A has a 30% decline in output. B has a 30% decline in prices.
Compute Real GDP in A and B in year 1 and 2. 4 answers.
Which county would experience a recession? Why?
How many recessions has France undergone over the years plotted in the chart?
What are the two biggest recessions in terms of length and magnitude?
Answer the questions from the figure given.
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