Question

Since the beginning of the twentieth century, the United States has experienced _________ recessions. Of those, ______ have occurred since 1970.

Answer 1

Answer: 22; 7

Explanation;

A Recession refers to the economy of a country contracting for at least 2 quarters.

Since the the beginning of the twentieth century, the United States has experienced 22 recessions with the worst being the Great Depression of 1929 and the Great Recession of 2008.

Of those, 7 have occurred since 1970 with the 7th ongoing as a result of the Corona virus pandemic.