A construction boom in a market is an indication that prices (Rephrased)

• A. Have been increasing
• B. Have been decreasing
• C. Are stable
• D. Are volatile

Answer: (A)

A construction boom reflects very strong demand for new housing and development activity. When developers anticipate rising prices and buyer demand remains high, they build more, which is typical in a market where prices have been increasing. So the boom aligns with rising prices because sustained demand and the prospect of higher returns drive both construction and price appreciation. It wouldn’t fit with decreasing prices or a flat market, and while cycles can bring ups and downs, a boom is best understood as part of a trend toward higher prices.