Which of the Following Is Not True About Recessions

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about recessions?

• A)They are milder than depressions.
• B)They last less than six months on average.
• C)They typically are shorter than periods of expansion.
• D)They begin after an expansion has peaked.
• E)They continue until the economy reaches a trough.

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