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28 October, 23:26

There are many misunderstandings about the business cycle and how it can impact an economy. Determine if each of the given statements are true or false.

1. Business cycles can be described as fluctuations from the economy's long-term growth trend.

2. The four phases of business cycles are peaks, troughs, expansions, and recessions.

3. Business cycles are common in emerging economies but not in developed economies.

4. When a business cycle reaches the trough, the economy is usually operating at its capacity.

5. The peak of a business cycle is followed by a downturn or recession.

6. Business cycles last for followed by a downturn or recession approximately nine months.