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A. an economic downturn that persists for more than two consecutive quarters of the year.
B. any period of more than six months in which unemployment is rising.
C. any period when the unemployment rate exceeds 6 percent.
D. an economic downturn that persists for more than four consecutive quarters of the year.


Answer: A

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