How Was the 2007-2009 Recession Different from the Previous Two

question 150

Multiple Choice

How was the 2007-2009 recession different from the previous two recessions?

• A) In the 2007-2009 recession, employment growth did not resume when output began to rise.
• B) There were much higher levels of unemployment during the 2007-2009 recession.
• C) In the 2007-2009 recession, employment had not reached its prior peak, even after three years.
• D) The recovery after the 2007-2009 recession was weak.

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