2. Based on the unemployment data in the above graph, predict what happened to GDP (gross domestic product) during the Great Recession from 2007-2009. Part 2: Contemporary Political Issues- From 2007 to 2009 the United States experienced a severe economic downturn known as the Great Recession. The number of unemployed people in the U.S. rose dramatically from 7.2 to 14.5 million, and millions more were considered underemployed. Use this information to assist you in answering the following questions. 3. Suppose that Senator Samuelson is a supporter of Keynesian economics; describe governmental policies she would likely propose as an appropriate response to the recession