The table below provides macroeconomic data for a hypothetical economy.Dollar amounts are all in constant-dollar terms.
TABLE 19-1
-Refer to Table 19-1.In the year 2012,it is probably the case that workers are ________ and factories are ________.
A)facing cyclical unemployment; facing temporary shut downs
B)working longer than normal hours; facing temporary shutdowns
C)experiencing zero unemployment; operating extra shifts
D)experiencing zero unemployment; operating beyond their normal capacity
E)working longer than normal hours; operating beyond their normal capacity

Question

The table below provides macroeconomic data for a hypothetical economy.Dollar amounts are all in constant-dollar terms.
  TABLE 19-1
-Refer to Table 19-1.In the year 2012,it is probably the case that workers are ________ and factories are ________.
A)facing cyclical unemployment; facing temporary shut downs 
B)working longer than normal hours; facing temporary shutdowns 
C)experiencing zero unemployment; operating extra shifts 
D)experiencing zero unemployment; operating beyond their normal capacity 
E)working longer than normal hours; operating beyond their normal capacity

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In 2012, if workers are working longer than normal hours, it suggests high demand for labor, and if factories are operating beyond their normal capacity, it indicates high production demand, likely due to economic growth or increased consumer demand.

The Table Below Provides Macroeconomic Data for a Hypothetical Economy