Prior to World War II,
A) the growth of real GDP was more stable than has been the case since the war.
B) the growth of real GDP was less stable than has been the case since the war.
C) unemployment seldom exceeded 4 percent of the labor force.
D) double-digit swings in real GDP during a single year were unheard of.

Question

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The text suggests that the growth of real GDP was less stable prior to World War II than it has been since the war. Therefore, option B is the best answer. Option A is incorrect because the text implies that GDP growth was less stable, not more stable, prior to World War II. Option C is incorrect because the text does not provide information on the extent of unemployment prior to the war. Option D is incorrect because the text suggests that double-digit swings in real GDP during a single year were not uncommon prior to World War II.