Question

you have just started your new job in washington d.c. at the bureau of economic analysis department. your first task is to calculate economic indicators from 2017 to assess the macroeconomic state of the country. which answer fits what you need?
select one:
○ a. the housing trends for the western united states for 2017.
○ b. total profit and loss statistics from the city of washington d.c. for 2017.
○ c. the trade balance between the us and some asian nations.
○ d. the quantitative measurements of the nations economic activity for 2017.

Explanation:

To assess the macroeconomic state of a country, one needs comprehensive quantitative measurements of the nation's economic activity. Housing trends (a) and profit - loss statistics of a city (b) are too localized. The trade balance with some Asian nations (c) is a partial aspect. The quantitative measurements of the nation's economic activity (d) provide a holistic view for macroeconomic assessment.

Answer:

d. The quantitative measurements of the nation’s economic activity for 2017.