In Econland population increased from 1 million to 1. 1 million, the number of employed workers increased from 500,000 to 600,000, but average labor productivity decreased from $20,000 per worker per year to $18,000 per worker per year. Total output in Econland ________ and the average standard of living ________.
A. increased; decreased
B. decreased; increased
C. decreased; decreased
D. increased; increased
Answer: A
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