6%
-16%
-14%
-12%
-10%
-8%
-6%
-4%
-2%
0%
2%
Business Investment
GDP
Consumer Spending
-18%
Q4 2007 to
Q2 2009
Q1 2001 to
Q4 2001
Q3 1990 to
Q1 1991
Q3 1981 to
Q4 1982
Q1 1980 to
Q3 1980
Q4 1973 to
Q1 1975
Q4 1969 to
Q4 1970
Q2 1960 to
Q1 1961
Q3 1957 to
Q2 1958
Q2 1953 to
Q2 1954
Q4 1948 to
Q4 1949
4%
Business investment typically falls more than consumer spending during recessions.
% Change
Recessionary Periods
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