Which of the following has been the most stable period (i.e., least amount of time spent in recession) in American history?
A) 1910-1932
B) 1930-1945
C) 1960-1982
D) 1983-2015

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The period from 1983-2015 has been the most stable period in American history with the least amount of time spent in recession. The economy experienced only two brief recessions during this time, in 1990-1991 and 2001, both of which were relatively mild compared to other recessions in American history. In contrast, the periods from 1910-1932 and 1930-1945 were marked by significant economic instability, with the Great Depression lasting from 1929-1939 and the recession of the early 1930s being one of the most severe in American history. The period from 1960-1982 was also marked by significant economic volatility, with several recessions occurring during that time, including the 1973-1975 recession and the 1980-1982 recession.

Which of the Following Has Been the Most Stable Period