Question

During the 2000-2009 decade, a. the economic freedom rating of the United States fell, but the growth rate of real GDP was more rapid than in recent decades. b. the economic freedom rating of the United States increased and the growth of real GDP was more rapid than that of recent decades. c. the economic freedom rating of the United States fell and the growth of real GDP was less rapid than that of recent decades. d. the economic freedom rating of the United States increased but the growth of real GDP was less rapid than that of recent decades.

Answer 1

Answer: c. the economic freedom rating of the United States fell and the growth of real GDP was less rapid than that of recent decades.

Explanation: The economic freedom rating of the United States in the first decade of the 21st century fell below the what was obtainable in the previous decade. Likewise, the growth of real GDP during this period was less rapid than it was previously