Principles of Economics 2e
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ISBN: 9781947172364
Author: Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro
Publisher: OpenStax
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Chapter 19, Problem 6SCQ
According to Table 19.7, how long has the average recession lasted since the end of World War II?
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Principles of Economics 2e
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