alleryStart learning →The simplest definition of a recession is:
AOne quarter of zero inflation
BTwo quarters of negative GDP growth
CA fall in share prices for a month
DThree years of high unemployment
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Two quarters of negative GDP growth
The simplest rule treats two consecutive quarters of falling GDP as a recession, though broader indicators are preferred.
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