One In The News article is titled "The Misery Index." If terrorist attacks result in a decrease in immigration,the misery index will
A)Decrease.
B)Increase.
C)Remain unchanged.

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The misery index is a measure of economic distress, calculated by adding the unemployment rate to the inflation rate. A decrease in immigration due to terrorist attacks could lead to labor shortages, potentially increasing unemployment and inflation, thus increasing the misery index.

One in the News Article Is Titled "The Misery Index