The 2008-2009 Recession Was More Severe Than All Recent Recessions

question 22

Multiple Choice

The 2008-2009 recession was more severe than all recent recessions except the one in

• A) 1981-1982.
• B) 1974-1975.
• C) 1990-1991.
• D) 2001-2002.
• E) 1969-1973.

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