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The Business Cycle and Economic Indicators

Parkin and Bade's text "Economics" gives the following definition of the business cycle: The business cycle is the periodic but irregular up-and-down movements in economic activity, measured by fluctuations in real GDP and other macroeconomic variables. Beginners should see the article What is the Business Cycle?

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