Chapter 3: Economic Activity in a Changing World

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Federal Reserve

The ________, informally called "the Fed, "is a government agency that guides the economy by regulating the amount of money in circulation, controlling interest rates, and controlling the amount of money loaned.

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Individuals

________ have an enormous role on the market for goods and services.

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1900s

The ________ saw the rapid movement of information, with the invention of the computer.

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Deflation

________ is a general decrease in the price of goods and services.

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unemployment

When ________ is low, production of goods and services is high, new businesses open, and there is prosperity.

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GDP

________ is one of the most important indicators of the status of an economy.

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Recovery

A(n) ________ is a rise in business activity after a recession or depression.

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Inflation

________ is a general increase in the price of goods and services.

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Prosperity

________ is a peak of economic activity.

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Unemployment rate

The ________ measures the number of people who are able and willing to work but can not find work during a given period.

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Depression

A(n) ________ is a deep recession that affects the entire economy and lasts for several years.

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Standard of living

The ________ refers to the amount of goods and services people can buy with the money they have.

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