alleryStart learning →The UK and Canada define a recession as GDP falling for:
ATwo straight quarters
BOne complete year
COne calendar month
DThree straight years
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Two straight quarters
Both countries treat negative growth for two consecutive quarters as a recession.
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