Tricon Oil is a major division of a global energy company with an oil exploration unit, a distribution unit, and a retail gas station unit. CEO Gary Jacobs is conducting a situational analysis in order to develop a five-year strategic plan. He is reviewing a summary of worldwide GDP, inflation, and unemployment projections and trends. Jacobs is looking at potential growth patterns for _____ indicators.

A. technological

B. legal

C. political

D. economic