The recession of 2007-2009 and its aftermath had different effects on various sectors of the economy.In August 2011,the overall unemployment rate in the United States was 9.1 percent.Which of the following sectors of the U.S.economy had a much lower unemployment rate than 9.1 percent in August 2011?

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Education and health services had a much lower unemployment rate than 9.1 percent in August 2011. The sector maintained a steady level of employment throughout the recession and even showed growth in hiring during some months. In contrast, the construction industry was hit hard during the recession, with many workers being laid off and the unemployment rate reaching a high of 27.1 percent in February 2010. Leisure and hospitality and professional and business services also had higher unemployment rates than education and health services during the same period.

The Recession of 2007-2009 and Its Aftermath Had Different Effects