When the National Activity Index Is at Zero, the Economy

Multiple Choice

When the National Activity Index is at zero, the economy is growing at _____ rates. Negative values imply _____ trends. Positive values imply that growth is _____ the long-term trend.

A) rapid; slowing; equal to
B) slow; accelerating; equal to
C) historical; slowing; faster than
D) historical; accelerating; slower than