What is a recession usually defined as?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Two consecutive quarters of falling GDP
- Step 1: Many economists define a recession by two successive quarters of negative growth. Answer: Two consecutive quarters of falling GDP. Why not the others: The other items are not the common definition.
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