The Great Recession Was Similar to Most Other Recessions Since

The Great Recession was similar to most other recessions since World War II in that:

A) the economy rapidly bounced back and resumed normal growth quickly.
B) the economy never really declined much at all.
C) the economy did not return to normal for at least one year.
D) the economy increased rapidly following the beginning of the recession.
E) the economy essentially collapsed and never recovered.