Economics 0455 · IGCSE · Employment and unemployment

Employment and unemployment — practice question

The diagram illustrates the unemployment rate and the intervals of recession in a country from $1978$ to $2012$. What conclusion can be drawn from the diagram?

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

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