If we look at U.S.unemployment by duration we can see that in 2009
A)more than half of the unemployed stayed unemployed for more than half a year
B)less than 20 percent of the unemployed were unemployed for more than half a year
C)the mean duration of unemployment was less than 12 weeks
D)the mean duration of unemployment was more than 24 weeks
E)none of the above

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According to the data presented, the mean duration of unemployment in 2009 was 24 weeks or more. Therefore, option D is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect as it implies that more than half of the unemployed were unemployed for less than half a year. Option B is also incorrect as it goes against the presented data. Option C is incorrect as the mean duration of unemployment was stated to be greater than 12 weeks.

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