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4. Reading Economic Data

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Economic graphs require careful attention to units, time period, and whether values are nominal or real. A rising GDP line can still hide unequal distribution. A falling unemployment rate does not mean every person has a good job. Good GED® answers stay within the data.

References: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis: GDP; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Consumer Price Index; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Labor Force Statistics

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