In Order to Be Classified as a Recession, a Contraction

question 25

Multiple Choice

In order to be classified as a recession, a contraction of general economic activity must last at least

• A)one period.
• B)one year.
• C)one quarter.
• D)six months.
• E)None of the above because recessions do not have a minimum length.

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