Without the introduction of new jobs and tax breaks the economy will remain stagnant instead of processing at a more rapid rate . do we really want our country to stay the way it is or do we want to develop it into a better place for the future generations.

these definitions of stagnant appear in the dictionary. which one best fits the context of the past.
a. racking development are progressive movement
b. stale or foul from standing as full of water
c. not flowing or running as water, air, etc.
d. inactive, sluggish or dull