A Marketing Analyst on Your Team Obtained the Following Historical

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Multiple Choice

A marketing analyst on your team obtained the following historical economic data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis for use in your marketing environment analysis: Based on the data, which of the following statements about these economic forces in your marketing environment is true?

• A) Our customers likely had less buying power in December 2012 than they had in December 2011.
• B) The data suggests that our customers' buying power has been decreasing since before June 2012.
• C) The data suggests that our customers' buying power did not start increasing until December 2012.
• D) Our customers likely had more buying power in June 2013 compared to June 2012.
• E) Our customers likely found it easier to find jobs in December 2011 than in December 2013.

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Marriage

A socially or ritually recognized union between two people establishing rights and obligations between them.

Hopi Indians

A Native American tribe primarily living in northeastern Arizona, known for their pueblo-style villages and rich cultural heritage.

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Previous Unions

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