Which three variables have been shown to have strong predictive power for election results?
A) whether the country is at war, productivity, and the divorce rate
B) education status, life expectancy, corporate profits
C) disposable income, the inflation rate, and years in office for the party in power
D) the savings rate, the trade deficit, and the unemployment rate of single mothers

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Disposable income, the inflation rate, and years in office for the party in power have been shown to have strong predictive power for election results. Education status and life expectancy may also have some influence, but not as consistently as the variables listed in option C. The other options do not have a strong track record in predicting election outcomes.

Which Three Variables Have Been Shown to Have Strong Predictive