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O-LevelEconomicsGovernment and the macroeconomy2281/11 · May/June 2014 · Q221 Mark

The diagram shows the rate of unemployment and the periods of recession in Britain between 1978 and 2012. [Figure 22.1] What can be concluded from the diagram?

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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.

✓ Correct answer

D: The unemployment rate rose during recession periods.

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Government and the macroeconomy, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Economics, May/June 2014 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 22.

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