The Five Most Recent U.S. Recessions

question 268

Multiple Choice

The five most recent U.S. recessions:

• A) preceded positive oil price shocks.
• B) were preceded by negative oil price shocks.
• C) were not related to oil price shocks.
• D) were milder because of oil price shocks.

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Common Shares

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