Unemployment Rate (County)

What was the trend in the unemployment rate in Cook County, IL from 2009 to 2017? How does this trend compare to the trend in the median unemployment rate (state) during that same time period?

A. The unemployment rate in Cook Country, IL trended downwards from 2009 to 2017, improving significantly over these eight years. Though the unemployment rate in Cook County was consistently higher than the median unemployment rate (state) during this time period, the trend in Cook County, IL generally reflects the trend nationwide.
B. The unemployment rate in Cook Country, IL trended upwards from 2009 to 2017, becoming a significantly bigger problem over these eight years. Though the unemployment rate in Cook County was consistently higher than the median unemployment rate (state) during this time period, the trend in Cook County, IL generally reflects the trend nationwide.
C. The unemployment rate in Cook Country, IL trended downwards from 2009 to 2017, improving significantly over these eight years. Though the unemployment rate in Cook County was consistently lower than the median unemployment rate (state) during this time period, the trend in Cook County, IL generally reflects the trend nationwide.
D. The unemployment rate in Cook Country, IL trended upwards from 2009 to 2017, becoming a significantly greater problem over these years. Though the unemployment rate in Cook County was consistently lower than the median unemployment rate (state) during this time period, the trend in Cook County, IL generally reflects the trend nationwide.


Answer: A

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