Quarterly GDP:
A. is adjusted for predictable, seasonal variation to predict what GDP would be if the economy continues at its current pace.
B. is always shown as a seasonally adjusted estimate for an annual rate.
C. takes account of unpredictable seasonal patterns in order to guess at annual GDP.
D. is the only representation of GDP that economists view as credible.
Answer: A
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