In 2001, a prolonged period of deceased investment and production preceded a ______.

To macroeconomists, investment is mainly the purchases of goods and services

A) by businesses. B) to hold as wealth, such as gold coins or art. C) to hold as wealth, such as stocks and bonds. D) by the government. E) ?b and c

"The plan to create private accounts in Social Security will reduce benefits for some workers," is an example of a ________ statement, while "Social Security will be better if the private accounts are allowed" is an example of a ________ statement.

A. structural policy; fiscal policy B. normative; positive C. positive; normative D. monetary policy; fiscal policy