In the fall of 1992, candidate Bill Clinton's campaign office had a large sign which read, "It's the economy, stupid." This was meant to say that
A) economic problems were the most important in the campaign.
B) there is no agreement on economic goals.
C) economists have let the country down.
D) economic theory is too abstract for people to understand.
E) there has been a loss of comparative advantage.

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The phrase "It's the economy, stupid" was meant to emphasize that economic issues were the most important factor in the 1992 presidential campaign. Clinton's campaign focused heavily on economic policies and promised to improve the economy.

In the Fall of 1992, Candidate Bill Clinton's Campaign Office