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Identifying a Widespread Economic Decline
Imagine an economy where a major technological shift causes the automotive and steel manufacturing industries to experience a sharp and prolonged 50% decline in output and employment over a year. However, during the same period, the technology, healthcare, and service sectors, which together constitute 80% of the economy, all experience modest growth. Based on the principle that a recession is a significant, widespread decline in economic activity, explain whether this situation would be classified as a recession. Justify your reasoning.
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