As the Economy Recovered from the 2008-2009 Recession During 2010-2013

As the economy recovered from the 2008-2009 recession during 2010-2013 the employment/population ratio

A) rose sharply during the expansion.
B) remained well below the rates achieved prior to the recession.
C) remained well above the rates achieved prior to the recession.
D) rose even though the labor force participation rate was declining.