A significant decline in general economic activity extended over a period of time is known as a(n)

a. recession.

b. expansion.

c. peak.

d. business cycle.

a. recession.

What is the natural state of an economy?

a. Expansion, positive growth

b. Contraction, negative growth

c. Recession

d. Movement through the four stages of the business cycle

a. Expansion, positive growth

The correct answer is a. recession.