A) a decrease in proﬁts, an increase in real output, and a decrease in the unemployment rate.
B) a decrease in proﬁts, a decrease in real output, and a decrease in the unemployment rate.
C) a decrease in proﬁts, a decrease in real output, and an increase in the unemployment rate.
D) an increase in proﬁts, an increase in real output, and a decrease in the unemployment rate.

Question

A) a decrease in proﬁts, an increase in real output, and a decrease in the unemployment rate. 
B) a decrease in proﬁts, a decrease in real output, and a decrease in the unemployment rate. 
C) a decrease in proﬁts, a decrease in real output, and an increase in the unemployment rate. 
D) an increase in proﬁts, an increase in real output, and a decrease in the unemployment rate.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The given alphanumeric code does not provide information on any specific economic indicator. However, a decrease in profits usually implies a decrease in the production and a decrease in the level of output. Furthermore, if the production is decreasing, the likelihood of workers being laid off or fewer job opportunities exist, which eventually leads to an increase in the unemployment rate. Hence, the correct answer is option C.

A) a Decrease in Proﬁts, an Increase in Real Output