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Economics · Oct / Nov 2018 · Paper 12 · Question 22

2281Employment and unemployment

The diagram shows the rate of unemployment and the periods of recession in a country between 1978 and 2012. What can be concluded from the diagram?

  1. AEach recession lasted for more than two years.
  2. BRecessions occurred at regular intervals.
  3. CThe unemployment rate peaked in a recession period.
  4. DThe unemployment rate rose during recession periods.

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Correct answer: D. The unemployment rate rose during recession periods.

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