In a Particular Country in 1998,the Average Worker Needed to Work

question 48

Multiple Choice

In a particular country in 1998,the average worker needed to work 40 hours to produce 100 units of output.In that same country in 2008,the average worker needed to work 36 hours to produce 72 units of output.In that country,the productivity of the average worker

• A)decreased between 1998 and 2008,so we would expect the standard of living to have decreased accordingly.
• B)increased between 1998 and 2008,so we would expect the standard of living to have increased accordingly.
• C)decreased between 1998 and 2008,so we would expect inflation to have decreased accordingly.
• D)increased between 1998 and 2008,so we would expect inflation to have increased accordingly.

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Definitions:

Macrosystem

The outermost layer in Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, encompassing the cultural, social, economic, and political contexts that shape an individual's development.

Political Processes

The methods and strategies used by individuals and groups to exert influence over political systems, including elections, policymaking, and governance.

Historical Setting

The specific time period and location in which events occur or are situated, often used to provide context in literature, research, or history.

Exosystems

In ecological systems theory, exosystems refer to social settings that indirectly affect an individual's development, even though the person may not be directly involved in such settings.