A graph titled Annual Growth in U S Private-Sector G D P has year on the x-axis, and percentage on the y-axis. In 2009, 2010, and 2011, respectively, the G D P was negative 3 percent, 2.3 percent, and 1.9 percent.
Based on the graph, what conclusion can be drawn about the US economy?
The economy suffered a setback in 2009 before rebounding in 2011.
The economy suffered a setback in 2009 before rebounding in 2010.
The economy suffered a setback in 2009 and had not recovered by 2011.
The economy suffered setbacks in the years 2009, 2010, and 2011.
1 answer
Based on the information provided from the graph, the best conclusion that can be drawn about the US economy is:
The economy suffered a setback in 2009 before rebounding in 2010.
This is because the GDP was at negative 3 percent in 2009, and then improved to negative 2.3 percent in 2010, indicating a recovery from the initial setback. While the GDP was still negative in 2011, the trend shows that the economy was improving from 2009 to 2010.
