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Text table 3.1
Change in GDP during recessions (constant 2002 dollars)
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| Change | Contribution (share of change in total GDP) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1981-1982 | billions of constant 2002 $ | percentage |
| Total GDP | -26.1 | 100 |
| Manufacturing | -17.8 | 67.8 |
| Construction | -2.2 | 8.3 |
| Wholesale and transportation | -4.2 | 16.3 |
| Consumer services | -3.9 | 15.0 |
| Primary | 0.8 | -2.9 |
| Business services | 0.1 | -0.3 |
| Finance | 1.1 | -4.1 |
| Government | 3.7 | -14.0 |
| 1990-1991 | ||
| Total GDP | -23.8 | 100 |
| Manufacturing | -13.8 | 58.0 |
| Construction | -5.1 | 21.3 |
| Wholesale and transportation | -6.8 | 28.7 |
| Consumer services | -7.7 | 32.5 |
| Primary | 2.0 | -8.4 |
| Business services | 0.7 | -3.1 |
| Finance | 1.5 | -6.4 |
| Government | 4.3 | -18.2 |
| 2008-2009 | ||
| Total GDP | -49.5 | 100 |
| Manufacturing | -25.1 | 50.7 |
| Construction | -6.3 | 12.7 |
| Wholesale and transportation | -10.1 | 20.3 |
| Consumer services | -2.4 | 4.8 |
| Primary | -8.8 | 17.7 |
| Business services | -1.8 | 3.6 |
| Finance | 3.7 | -7.4 |
| Government | 3.4 | -6.9 |
