Compared with the Recovery from the Recession of 1981-82, the Recovery

question 41

Multiple Choice

Compared with the recovery from the recession of 1981-82, the recovery from the recession of 2008-09 was characterized by

• A)more rapid growth of real GDP.
• B)a more rapid decline in the rate of unemployment.
• C)larger increases in both government spending and budget deficits as a share of GDP.
• D)higher interest rates and a more restrictive monetary policy.

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