Though the Prices of Things She Buys Have Gone Up

Multiple Choice

Though the prices of things she buys have gone up, Jin's income has remained stable over the past few years . Nevertheless, Jin feels better off because the environment is cleaner, the crime rate has dropped, she has more relaxation time, and the quality of medical care has improved. If Jin's experience is typical, we can assume that the standard of living has

A) increased, but the quality of life has decreased.
B) increased, and so has the quality of life.
C) declined, but the quality of life has increased.
D) declined, and so has the quality of life.