History A-Level
Inflation, recession and recovery
What Inflation, recession and recovery means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Inflation, recession and recovery
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A severe recession in 1981–82 with unemployment near 10% was followed by strong growth from 1983, while inflation fell to about 4% by 1984.
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