When Compared to Other Recessions,the Great Depression Had

question 129

Multiple Choice

When compared to other recessions,the Great Depression had

• A) very high levels of immigration to the United States.
• B) much larger decreases in real gross domestic product (GDP).
• C) very low unemployment.
• D) very stable stock prices.
• E) much higher levels of consumer sentiment.

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