Which of the following accurately explains the difference between the stock market and the commodity market? a. ownership in companies is traded in the stock market while ownership of raw, unprocessed goods is traded in the commodity market. b. equity is bought and sold in the stock market while debt is bought and sold in the commodity market. c. goods are traded in the stock market while services are traded in the commodity market. d. brokers are used in the stock market while person-to-person trading is used in the commodity market. 2b2t

The business cycle is the periodic but irregular up-and-down movement in economic activity, measured by fluctuations in real gross domestic product (gdp) and other macroeconomic variables. a business cycle is typically characterized by four phases—recession, recovery, growth, and decline—that repeat themselves over time. economists note, however, that complete business cycles vary in length. the duration of business cycles can be anywhere from about two to twelve years, with most cycles averaging six years in length. some business analysts use the business cycle model and terminology to study and explain fluctuations in business inventory and other individual elements of corporate operations. but the term "business cycle" is still primarily associated with larger (industry-wide, regional, national, or even international) business trends.