One Explanation for Recent Productivity Growth Rates Appearing Worse Than

question 22

Multiple Choice

One explanation for recent productivity growth rates appearing worse than they actually are is

• A)measurement problems.
• B)creative destruction.
• C)a decline in oil prices.
• D)an increase in labor quality.

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