From 1950 to 2000, how did positive gdp growth (above zero) compare to gdp decline (below zero)? does gdp fall into negative territory every business cycle? what can you conclude about the american economy from 1950 to 2000?

You are the on-duty desk sergeant at the local police station. a man walks in and says, "i killed someone and want to confess." you grab your digital voice recorder and direct the man to a chair. he sits down and tells the tale of what turns out to be a first-degree murder. you record every word, including the numerous instances in which you said, "uh- huh" and "i see." satisfied that the subject did, indeed, commit a murder, you place him under arrest. the confession is: