A Recession Is Commonly Defined as Occurring When

question 225

Multiple Choice

A recession is commonly defined as occurring when

• A) real GDP decreases for a period of 12 or more months.
• B) real GDP decreases for a period of 6 or more months.
• C) the unemployment rate rises above 7.5 percent for 6 or more months.
• D) the unemployment rate rises above 5.0 percent for 12 or more months.

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