Which of the Following Is NOT an Accurate Description of the Recession

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of the recession that accompanied the financial crisis of 2007-2009?

• A) GDP declined by more than twice the rate of the average recession.
• B) Inflation rose at nearly twice the rate as the average recession.
• C) It lasted just under twice as long as the typical recession.
• D) Peak unemployment was about one-third higher than usual.

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Risky

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Productivity

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Salespeople

Individuals who sell goods and services to customers, often directly, using knowledge, persuasion, and interpersonal skills to achieve sales objectives.

Product Knowledge

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