PRC-3 · Chapter 15 · Question 24 of 44
An economy is officially diagnosed as having two consecutive quarters of falling real GDP, accompanied by rising unemployment and bankruptcies. The economy has entered a:
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Recession
Explanation
A recession is a widespread economic decline officially defined by at least two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth.
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