Which of the Following Is Puzzling About the Recent Data

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is puzzling about the recent data on productivity and unemployment in the U.S.and Canada?

• A) Productivity growth is higher in the U.S. but the unemployment rate is lower in Canada.
• B) Productivity and unemployment are completely unrelated.
• C) Productivity growth is higher in Canada. but the unemployment rate is lower in the U.S..
• D) Productivity growth is higher in the U.S. but the unemployment rate is lower in the U.S.
• E) Productivity growth is higher in Canada. but the unemployment rate is lower in Canada.

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