1. Many countries experienced a significant .......... in economic activity during the recession.

2. A falling .......... is an indication that an economy is experiencing decreased economic activity.

3. Countries that relied heavily on export-.......... growth experienced a lot of economic hardships because their major sources of income come from export trading systems.

4. Domestic and foreign .......... fell during the recession. Consumers' desires to purchase goods and services decreased because many workers lost their jobs.

5. Some countries have increased .......... spending to build better roads and bridges in order to stimulate their economies.

6. A country that is going through a phase of little to no economic growth is experiencing economic

7. Some governments have tried to implement .......... packages in order to arouse consumer spending and economic growth during the recession.

8. Some people blame .......... for the economic problems we're experiencing today. These are people and/or governments who spend money in reckless and wasteful ways.

9. A ......economy is one where economic prosperity and stability is deteriorating.

10. Some large companies required government .......... in order to evade bankruptcy during the recent recession.