Question

    Who originally coined the term "Green Shoots" in the context of economic recovery?

    A Alan Greenspan Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Norman Lamont Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Ben Bernanke Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Paul Volcker Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Norman Lamont, the then Chancellor of the Exchequer of the United Kingdom, first used the term "green shoots" to describe early signs of economic recovery during the 1991 recession in the UK. The term has since been widely adopted in economic discussions globally.

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