Changes in Productivity Can Be Analyzed by Looking at How

question 17

Multiple Choice

Changes in productivity can be analyzed by looking at how GDP per employed worker changes over time or how GDP per hour worked changes over time.Why might one measure be more preferable than the other?

• A)GDP per hour worked is preferable because it eliminates the need to adjust for variations in productivity between employed workers.
• B)GDP per employed worker is more accurate because the data available on the number of employed workers is more accurate than the data available on the number of hours worked.
• C)GDP per hour worked is more accurate because the average number of hours worked per employed worker has changed over time.
• D)GDP per employed worker is preferable because the number of employed workers has risen significantly over time.
• E)Both measures are equally good.

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Definitions:

Employed Category

A classification within labor statistics representing individuals who are working and receiving compensation for their labor.

Paid Workers

Individuals who receive monetary compensation for their labor or services in various employment or contractual arrangements.

Employed Category

A classification in labor statistics that includes individuals who are currently holding a job.

Temporarily Absent

A status referring to individuals who are not present at their usual place of work or duty for a brief period due to reasons like illness, vacation, or personal issues but are expected to return.