The misery index for the United States
A)increased steadily from 1950 to 1990, but has since declined
B)is closely but inversely related to the successes of the incumbent party
C)is closely and positively related to the successes of the incumbent party
D)is only loosely and inversely related to the successes of the incumbent party
E)none of the above

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The misery index, which combines unemployment and inflation rates, tends to negatively impact the success of the incumbent party, but the relationship is not always strong or direct.

The Misery Index for the United States