The current GDP growth rate is −1%. Last year it was 2.1%. What does this tell you about the economy? Explain.

A. It is healthy because any growth rate in the past two years shows a successful economy.
B. It is healthy because any growth rate over −5% is considered positive for a large economy.
C. It is not healthy and contracting because there has been poor growth for two years.
D. It is not healthy and contracting because there was negative growth this year.