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Look at this chart showing the economic impact of the Great Depression between 1929 and 1932.

\begin{tabular}{|c|c|c|c|}
\hline
& US & Britain & Germany \\
\hline
\begin{tabular}{l}
Industrial \\
production
\end{tabular} & [tex]$\downarrow 46 \%$[/tex] & [tex]$\downarrow 23 \%$[/tex] & [tex]$\downarrow 41 \%$[/tex] \\
\hline
Foreign trade & [tex]$\downarrow 70 \%$[/tex] & [tex]$\downarrow 60 \%$[/tex] & [tex]$\downarrow 61 \%$[/tex] \\
\hline
Unemployment & [tex]$\uparrow 607 \%$[/tex] & [tex]$\uparrow 129 \%$[/tex] & [tex]$\uparrow 232 \%$[/tex] \\
\hline
\end{tabular}

Based on the chart, what can one most likely conclude about the relationship between industrial production and unemployment?

A. A rise in unemployment is tied to a rise in industrial production.
B. Low unemployment leads to a decline in industrial production.
C. A drop in industrial production leads to a drop in unemployment.
D. Declines in industrial production are tied to a rise in unemployment.



Answer :

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To address the question regarding the relationship between industrial production and unemployment based on the provided chart, let's carefully analyze the data presented.

### Data Analysis:
1. United States:
- Industrial Production: Decreased by 46%
- Unemployment: Increased by 607%

2. Britain:
- Industrial Production: Decreased by 23%
- Unemployment: Increased by 129%

3. Germany:
- Industrial Production: Decreased by 41%
- Unemployment: Increased by 232%

### Observations:
- In all three countries, there is a noticeable trend that a decline in industrial production is accompanied by a significant rise in unemployment.
- This inverse relationship is consistent across the US, Britain, and Germany.

### Conclusion:
Given the consistent pattern observed in the chart:
- The option that correctly captures this trend is: "Declines in industrial production are tied to a rise in unemployment."

Thus, the most appropriate conclusion based on the data from the chart is:

Declines in industrial production are tied to a rise in unemployment.

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