问题如下：
Economic contraction is most likely associated with:
选项：
A.the decreasing employment rate
B.the increasing inflation rate.
C.the increasing output.
解释：
A is correct. Economic contraction or recession is when real GDP is decreasing. It is characterized by increasing unemployment rate, and decreasing inflation and output.
考点：Typical business cycle characteristics
解析：
经济收缩或衰退是指实际GDP在下降。它的特点是失业率上升，通货膨胀和产出下降。因此只有A选项正确。
那为什么不选B？
