When Macroeconomists Use the Term "Recession" They Usually Define It

question 107

Multiple Choice

When macroeconomists use the term "recession" they usually define it as a fall in real GDP that lasts for at least

• A)one quarter.
• B)two quarters.
• C)three quarters.
• D)one year.
• E)two years.

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