In the Last Half of 1999,the U

question 17

Multiple Choice

In the last half of 1999,the U.S.unemployment rate was about 4 percent.Historical experience suggests that this is

• A)above the natural rate,so real GDP growth was likely low.
• B)above the natural rate,so real GDP growth was likely high.
• C)below the natural rate,so real GDP growth was likely low.
• D)below the natural rate,so real GDP growth was likely high.

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