For the recessions in the United States since the 1950s

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Historically, unemployment has risen by an average of about 1.2 percentage points during the 12 months after a recession begins in the U.S. While cyclical unemployment may be present during recessions, it is not non-existent. Option A is therefore incorrect. Option C is also incorrect since unemployment typically rises during recessions, rather than falling. Option D is too high of an average increase in unemployment and is also incorrect.

For the Recessions in the United States Since the 1950s