A business cycle can indicate that an economy is in a recession if: A. the economy experiences growth in GDP but rising
unemployment
B. the economy has a shorter period of expansion than usual.
C the economy remains in a contraction for two quarters.
R the economy rapidly switches from a trough to a peak.

C the economy remains in a contraction for two quarters.

Explanation:

A recession is a period characterized by a decline in the level of economic activities. A decrease in the GDP value indicates the slowing down of economic activities. Should be GDP value decline for two or more consecutive quarters, the economy is said to be in a recession. Slowing down or decline in economic activities is referred to as contraction.

During a recession, the level of unemployment rises, demand for goods and services reduces, and income levels also decline. Recessions usually last between six to eighteen months.  A prolonged recession results in depression.

the answer is     d. in our global economy, most job growth will be in services, but manufacturing jobs will exist, too.