Figure 9.2 "The Size and Influence of the U.S.Economy,2000" in the Brym and Lie textbook:

A) shows how the GDP of various countries compares to that of each U.S.state.
B) shows that the economy of each U.S.state is as big as that of a whole country.
C) emphasizes just how large the U.S.economy is.
D) All of the above.
E) None of the above.

GDP

Gross Domestic Product, a monetary measure of the market value of all final goods and services produced in a period by a country.

U.S. Economy

The U.S. economy, one of the world's largest, is characterized by a high level of output per capita and a diverse array of industries including technology, finance, and services.

Influence

The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.