Refer to the table, which shows data for Ireland. Based only on the data in this table, in which year(s) did Ireland experience a fall in the standard of living?
$$\begin{array}{l}
\text { Ireland }\
\begin{array} { | c | c | }
\hline \text { Year } & \begin{array} { c }
\text { GDP per } \
\text { person } \
\text { (constant } \
\text { U.S. dollars) }
\end{array} \
\hline 2007 & \$ 54,568.67 \
\hline 2008 & \$ 51,111.99 \
\hline 2009 & \$ 48,054.07 \
\hline 2010 & \$ 48,711.95 \
\hline 2011 & \$ 50,304.68 \
\hline
\end{array}
\end{array}$$

Question

Refer to the table, which shows data for Ireland. Based only on the data in this table, in which year(s) did Ireland experience a fall in the standard of living?
$$\begin{array}{l}
\text { Ireland }\
\begin{array} { | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Year } & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { GDP per } \
\text { person } \
\text { (constant } \
\text { U.S. dollars) }
\end{array} \
\hline 2007 & \$ 54,568.67 \
\hline 2008 & \$ 51,111.99 \
\hline 2009 & \$ 48,054.07 \
\hline 2010 & \$ 48,711.95 \
\hline 2011 & \$ 50,304.68 \
\hline
\end{array}
\end{array}$$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A fall in the standard of living can be inferred from a decrease in GDP per person. In this table, GDP per person fell from 2007 to 2008 and again from 2008 to 2009, indicating a fall in the standard of living in those years.

Refer to the Table, Which Shows Data for Ireland A)2008 Only B)2008 and 2009 C)2011 Only D)2009 and 2010

Refer to the Table, Which Shows Data for Ireland A)2008 Only
B)2008 and 2009
C)2011 Only
D)2009 and 2010