The Recession That Began in December 2007 Has Been

Multiple Choice

The recession that began in December 2007 has been

A) longer lasting and much more severe than the 2001 recession.
B) shorter than the 2001 recession,but much more severe.
C) longer lasting than the 2001 recession,but less severe.
D) the first recession of the 21^st century in the United States.
E) shorter and less severe than the 2001 recession.