If a country is maintaining a healthy amount of growth, which of the following accurately describes the behavior of real GDP over time?

Question

a

Real GDP fluctuates but follows a downward-sloping trend line.
b

Real GDP fluctuates but follows an upward-sloping trend line.
c

Real GDP does not fluctuate if growth is occurring.
d

Real GDP fluctuates but follows a horizontal trend line.

Answer 1

b. Real GDP fluctuates but follows an upward-sloping trend line.