Expansionary fiscal policy that creates a budget deficit can lead to crowding out. This crowding out effect is exhibited by A. increased government expenditures and decreased investment. B. decreased government expenditures and decreased investment. C. increased taxes and increased investment. D. increased government expenditures and decreased interest rates. Increased government spending crowds out investment due to A. stricter government regulations. B. the existence of interest rate floors. C. higher interest rates. D. an increased money supply.

The business cycle is the periodic but irregular up-and-down movement in economic activity, measured by fluctuations in real gross domestic product (gdp) and other macroeconomic variables. a business cycle is typically characterized by four phases—recession, recovery, growth, and decline—that repeat themselves over time. economists note, however, that complete business cycles vary in length. the duration of business cycles can be anywhere from about two to twelve years, with most cycles averaging six years in length. some business analysts use the business cycle model and terminology to study and explain fluctuations in business inventory and other individual elements of corporate operations. but the term "business cycle" is still primarily associated with larger (industry-wide, regional, national, or even international) business trends.

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