A country's economy has been struggling. Many companies have gone out of business, and many of their former workers are unemployed. Banks have
been unwilling to offer loans to people and businesses that want them. Even
worse, the country's largest companies are preparing to shut down some
major projects. Economists project that the economy will continue to struggle
for a long time.
Which phase of the business cycle best describes the country in this
scenario?
A. Expansion
B. Trough
C. Peak
D. Contraction

B

Explanation:

answer

the statement that best describes president carter’s attempt to free the hostages in iran is c. all of the attempts failed.

explanation

the operation eagle claw conducted by the united states armed forces was a failed mission which aimed to rescue 52 americans captured as hostages in the american embassy, tehran on 24/4/1980.the mission was authorized by president jimmy carter. the failures included;   obstacles in operation that included operational conditions challenges caused by sandstorms, hydraulic problems of one the helicopters and , mechanical failure of another helicopter that was identified as a cracked rotor blade and the crashing of another helicopter during mission abortion causing death of 8 service persons.