The table below shows how the index of real GDP and the index of employment changed in an economy between 2019 and 2023.
| Year | Real GDP (2021 = 100) | Employment (2021 = 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 96 | 95 |
| 2020 | 90 | 92 |
| 2021 | 100 | 100 |
| 2022 | 103 | 102 |
| 2023 | 105 | 105 |
Which one of the following can be inferred from the data?
The absolute number of employed workers was greater than the real GDP in 2019
There was no growth in real GDP per worker between 2021 and 2023
Between 2019 and 2021, real GDP grew by exactly 4%
High inflation between 2019 and 2020 caused employment to fall
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