When Germany' S Economy Went into Recession During the Recent

When Germany' s economy went into recession during the recent global economic downturn

A) the German standard of living declined sharply, indicting just how vulnerable Germany is to fluctuations in the global economy.
B) German citizens were uncomfortable with the power of government spending to counter the recession.
C) the approval rating of the European Union among Germans declined sharply.
D) German workers were viewed as expendable by employers whereas guest workers were viewed more favorably.
E) German businesses were quick to cut their payrolls by dismissing large numbers of guest workers while retaining native workers.