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Economist: In 2015,the average per-person amount paid for goods and services purchased by consumer in Country X was the equivalent of $17,570 in United States dollars,just 30 percent of the corresponding figure of $58,566 for Country Y.Yet in 2015,there was already a substantial middle class in Country X that had discretionary income for middle-class consumer goods such as new vehicles,computers,or major household appliances,while a significant portion of the middle class in Country Y did not have sufficient income to purchase such items.

Which of the following, if true, most helps explain the discrepancy in the relationships described by the economist?

【选项】The economy of Country Y is recovering from a downturn that affected both Country Y and Country X.