The table shows the gross domestic product of several countries during recent years. Based solely on the information in the table, which conclusion could be drawn about the standard of living in the European countries of France, Germany, and Italy in relation to that of the United States? Gross Domestic Product by Country (in billions of US dollars)
Country 2017 GDP 2018 GDP 2019 GDP
Canada 1,649 1,712 1,730
Japan 4,859 4,971 5,154
United States 19,519 20,580 21,439
France 2,591 2,780 2,707
Germany 3,664 3,951 3,863
Italy 1,950 2,075 1,988
Source: International Monetary Fund
A. The standard of living in France, Germany, and Italy is steadily declining, and the standard of living in the United States is fluctuating.
B. The standard of living in France, Germany, and Italy is fluctuating, and so is the standard of living in the United States.
C. The standard of living in France, Germany, and Italy is fluctuating, while the standard of living in the United States is improving.
D. The standard of living in France, Germany, and Italy is steadily improving, while the standard of living in the United States is declining.