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The inflation rate is decreasing and unemployment is rising. The economy is likely in

a. contraction
b. expansion
c. a peak
d. a trough

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contraction . Hope this helps
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Answer:

A. Contraction

Step-by-step explanation:

According to economic cycles, the economy is in a state of contraction, that is, that this is a period in which economic activity slows down, production and sales levels drop, and consequently companies begin to lay off staff.

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