The Great Recession Was Different from Other Recessions Since World

The Great Recession was different from other recessions since World War II in that

A) real gross domestic product (GDP) initially declined and then recovered sometime later.
B) the trade deficit was largely unaffected.
C) the rate of unemployment increased and then decreased at a later time.
D) the decline in real gross domestic product (GDP) was much larger and lasted longer.
E) the economy did not return to normal for at least one year.