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12 Cards in this Set
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GDP
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One of most important indicators of the status of an economy
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standard of living
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the level of material comfort as measured by the goods and services that are available
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Inflation
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general increase in the price of goods
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deflation
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a general decrease in the price of goods
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budget deficit
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when government spends more on programs then it collects in taxes
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national debt
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total amount of money a government owes
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budget surplus
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when government revenue exceeds its expendetures during a one year period
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business cycle
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rise and fall of economic activity over time
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prosperity
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peak of economic activity
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recession
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economic activity slows down
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depression
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a deep recession that affects the entire economy and lasts for several years
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recovery
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a rise in business activity after a recession or depression
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