The Great Recession lasted from December 2007; June 2009 May 1937: June 1938 March 2001; November 2001 July 1991; June 1992 August 1929; March 1933 Aside from what occurred with the Great Recession, how long does it typically take for the unemployment rate to return to normal levels following a post-World War II recession? 8 to 12 months 2 to 4 months 4 to 8 months 12 to 15 months 24 to 30 months