Question 29 of 39 Okun's law estimates that: % change in GDP = 3% – 2 • (% change in unemployment) If the unemployment rate increases by 2.8%, what does Okun's law predict? A. The GDP will decrease by 2.8%. B. The GDP will increase by 2.8%. C. The GDP will decrease by 2.6%. D. The GDP will increase by 2.6%.

Question 29 of 39 Okun's law estimates that: % change in GDP = 3% – 2 • (% change in unemployment) If the unemployment rate increases by 2.8%, what does Okun's law predict? A. The GDP will decrease by 2.8%. B. The GDP will increase by 2.8%. C. The GDP will decrease by 2.6%. D. The GDP will increase by 2.6%.

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