Scenario 1 In the past year, country X has seen factories close and GDP fall dramatically. As a result, many people have lost their jobs. Prices of basic goods have also risen significantly. Fewer students are enrolling in college because more unemployment means less money to pay for classes.

Scenario 2
Country Y has seen its GDP increase steadily over the past 18 months, and more people have been getting jobs. Prices for items such as food and clothing have been stable during this period, and college enrollment is increasing as more people have jobs and can pay for school.

How does the economic health of countries X and Y compare?