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An economist made the following statement. Is the economist correct? Explain. "Even if jobs growth is not negative, a lack of positive jobs growth is a bad indicator for the United States economy."

A. The economist is correct. Since more people are entering the workforce than are leaving it, a lack of jobs growth could result in a higher level of unemployment, even if the growth is not negative.
The economist is correct. Since more people are entering the workforce than are leaving it, a lack of jobs growth could result in a higher level of unemployment, even if the growth is not negative.

B. The economist is correct. Almost every period with no positive jobs growth has been followed by a recession or a depression.
The economist is correct. Almost every period with no positive jobs growth has been followed by a recession or a depression.

C. The economist is incorrect. A lack of jobs growth is often a result of technological innovation, which is good for the economy and is typically followed by an increase in gross domestic product.
The economist is incorrect. A lack of jobs growth is often a result of technological innovation, which is good for the economy and is typically followed by an increase in gross domestic product.

D. The economist is incorrect. Changes in jobs growth is usually disconnected from the overall health of the United States economy and is only used as a good indicator of future unemployment.

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