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• It was a fairly short recession and its effects were felt only by the very poor.
• The recovery was long and difficult, with high unemployment.
• It affected older, experienced workers more severely than young workers.
• The recession caused state and local governments to hire more people.
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The best summary of the impact of the 2007 recession in the United States is:
• The recovery was long and difficult, with high unemployment.
This option accurately reflects the prolonged economic challenges and high unemployment rates that characterized the aftermath of the recession.
