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Analyzing Economic Performance
In its annual economic report, the government of Country X stated that its real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was $1.50 trillion at the start of the year. By the end of the year, the real GDP was measured at $1.48 trillion. Based on the provided data, did Country X experience an economic downturn during this year? Explain your reasoning.
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Consider the following data for a country's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over a four-year period. During which period did the country experience an economic downturn, characterized by a negative growth rate?
- Year 1: $200 billion
- Year 2: $204 billion
- Year 3: $202 billion
- Year 4: $206 billion
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