At the beginning of the recession of 2007-2009, real GDP in the United States was ________ potential GDP, and in June 2009, real GDP was ________ potential GDP

In which of the following ways can national savings be calculated?

A) By deducting net exports and government expenditure from total output B) By deducting consumption and investment from total output. C) By deducting consumption and government expenditure from total output D) By deducting investment and government expenditure from total output

Suppose that an early frost damages the Florida orange crop. As a result, the price of California oranges increases. Ceteris paribus, which one of the following statements best explains this situation?

A) The supply of Florida oranges decreased, causing the supply of California oranges to increase, which resulted in a higher price. B) The supply of Florida oranges decreased, causing the supply of California oranges to decrease, which resulted in a higher price. C) The supply of Florida oranges decreased, causing their price to increase, and thus causing the demand for California oranges to increase. D) The demand for Florida oranges fell because of the freeze, and this led to a higher demand for California oranges.