16.

The ______________ of U.S. workers has fallen behind that of other countries.


productivity


inflation


circulation


recession

17.

A ___________ is a person or company that provides goods or services.


consumer


stock


producer


competition

18.

Economic booms usually cause inflation.


True


False

19.

Predicting changes to the business cycle is a critical job for ____________.


economists


bankers


investments


indicators

20.

When the economy reaches its lowest point, it is said to be in a ____________.


contraction


recession


peak


trough