Economic fluctuations are:
A) the output decisions of individual firms.
B) the effect of a tariff on the demand for a good.
C) the factors that influence the spending decisions of particular households.
D) the rise and fall of economic activity relative to the long-term growth trend of the economy
E) economic systems.

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Economic fluctuations refer to the short-term rise and fall of economic activity in an economy, relative to its long-term growth trend. These fluctuations are often measured by changes in indicators such as gross domestic product (GDP), employment rates, and inflation rates. They are influenced by a range of factors such as business cycles, consumer confidence, government policies, and global economic conditions. Economic fluctuations are different from economic systems (E) which refer to the broader institutions, laws, and regulations that shape how economies operate. Output decisions of individual firms (A), the effect of tariffs on demand (B), and the spending decisions of particular households (C) may all be factors that contribute to economic fluctuations, but they are not synonymous with the concept.

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