2.7 Vocabulary & Notes | AP
Macroeconomics Exam Questions and
Answers
The national economy goes up and down like a _______ ____________.
roller coaster
Peak
highest points on the wave; represent when unemployment is low and prices are
high
Trough
lowest points on the wave; represent when unemployment is low and prices are
low
Recession/Contraction/Downturn
Trend Line
the upward line on the graph; represents full employment
Recovery/Expansion/Upturn
Negative Output Gap/Recessionary Gap
Macroeconomics Exam Questions and
Answers
The national economy goes up and down like a _______ ____________.
roller coaster
Peak
highest points on the wave; represent when unemployment is low and prices are
high
Trough
lowest points on the wave; represent when unemployment is low and prices are
low
Recession/Contraction/Downturn
Trend Line
the upward line on the graph; represents full employment
Recovery/Expansion/Upturn
Negative Output Gap/Recessionary Gap