a)Interpret the data from the table and distinguish the relationship between the two countries. identify a public policy that can improve employment. State an example Unemployment Rate Year Country C Country D 2016 6.0 19.9 2017 5.8 19.1 2018 5.1 19.3 2019 5.0 15.6 2020 5.7 17.1 B)Interpret the data from the table and distinguish the relationship between the two countries. identify a public policy that can improve economic growth. State two examples Economic Growth rate Year Country A Country B 2016 4.0 3.2 2017 3.5 2.8 2018 2.6 2.0 2019 1.7 2.1 2020

a)Interpret the data from the table and distinguish the relationship between the two countries. identify a public policy that can improve employment. State an example Unemployment Rate Year Country C Country D 2016 6.0 19.9 2017 5.8 19.1 2018 5.1 19.3 2019 5.0 15.6 2020 5.7 17.1 B)Interpret the data from the table and distinguish the relationship between the two countries. identify a public policy that can improve economic growth. State two examples Economic Growth rate Year Country A Country B 2016 4.0 3.2 2017 3.5 2.8 2018 2.6 2.0 2019 1.7 2.1 2020

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Chapter6: Business Cycles And Unemployment

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