Question

The graphs show the US unemployment rate and the price of whole milk between 2006 and 2012.

2 graphs are shown. The first graph shows the U S Unemployment Rate from 2006 to 2012. The second graph shows the U S Average Prices of whole milk from 2006 to 2012. In 2009, the unemployment is the highest and the price of whole milk is the lowest.

What do these graphs indicate about the relationship between employment levels and prices during economic cycles?

There is no link between prices and unemployment.
Rising unemployment rates drive prices higher.
Falling prices drive unemployment rates lower.
As unemployment rates rise, average prices fall.
Mark this and return

Answer 1

As unemployment rates rise, average prices fall.