Downsizing Was Used Extensively by Firms During the Great Recession

question 53

True/False

Downsizing was used extensively by firms during the Great Recession of 2008,causing the U.S.unemployment rate to jump up to about 10 percent.

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Definitions:

Gonorrhea

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, characterized by genital discharge, pain during urination, and in women, possible pelvic pain.

Watery Discharge

A liquid secretion from the body, particularly from the vagina or eyes, which is thin and clear.

Late Stages

Referring to the advanced phases of a process, condition, or disease, often implying that outcomes or consequences have become more severe.

Syphilis

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, which can cause serious health problems if left untreated.