A country's economy has been struggling. Many companies have gone out of business, and many of their former workers are unemployed. Banks have
been unwilling to offer loans to people and businesses that want them. Even
worse, the country's largest companies are preparing to shut down some
major projects. Economists project that the economy will continue to struggle
for a long time.
Which phase of the business cycle best describes the country in this
scenario?

A I think

Explanation:

the catholic church withhold people's access to the bible during the middle ages.

people could go to church and listen to the teachings, but it was absolutely forbidden to own and/or read the books of both the old and new testaments. it was also prohibited to translate the books (which where originally in biblical hebrew) to any other language.

this was done so the church could remain in control of what their teachings were and to enhance their importance and power, while also being able to judge people's actions through information that was unavailable for the general public.