Productivity in the United States Doubled Between 1948 and 1990

question 9

Multiple Choice

Productivity in the United States doubled between 1948 and 1990. However, the work week didn't get shorter because

• A) income taxes were raised.
• B) the standard of living increased.
• C) corporate downsizing reduced the number of people in the workforce.
• D) the pay of CEOs skyrocketed.
• E) health care benefits of workers more than doubled between 1948 and 1990.

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