Refer to the following figure to answer the following questions.
Figure 9.3: Percent Change in U.S. Employment: 1980-2015
-Based on the data presented in Figure 9.3, which of the following periods is/are likely (a) recession(s)?
A) 1984, 1988, and 2006
B) 1988 and 2014
C) 1983, 1990, and 2001
D) 2005
E) Not enough information is given.

Question

Refer to the following figure to answer the following questions.
Figure 9.3: Percent Change in U.S. Employment: 1980-2015 
-Based on the data presented in Figure 9.3, which of the following periods is/are likely (a) recession(s)?
A) 1984, 1988, and 2006 
B) 1988 and 2014 
C) 1983, 1990, and 2001 
D) 2005 
E) Not enough information is given.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The periods of recession are identified as those with negative percent change in employment. Based on the data in the graph, 1983, 1990, and 2001 show negative percent change in employment.

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