Question

annual change in us unemployment and gdp, 2005–2012. between 2008 and 2009, the us economy shrank. between 2008 and 2009, gdp changed by about -3.0%. between 2008 and 2009, the unemployment rate changed by about. 1.5% 3.5% -3.0%

Explanation:

Step1: Locate data for 2008 - 2009 on graph

Find the unemployment - rate values for 2008 and 2009 on the orange line.

Step2: Calculate change

The unemployment rate value for 2008 is around 0% change and for 2009 is around 3.5% change. So the change is \(3.5 - 0=3.5\%\).

Answer:

3.5%