Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) The U.S. population has increased more rapidly than real GDP in recent decades.
• B) Improved education and training of labor is the most important source of U.S. productivity growth.
• C) The average American factory worker has about 16 years of formal education.
• D) The amount of real capital used per worker has increased historically in the United States.

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Definitions:

Mutually Exclusive

Events or choices that cannot occur or be chosen at the same time, necessitating an either/or selection.

Financial Viability

The ability of an entity to generate sufficient income to meet operating payments, debt commitments, and, where applicable, to allow for growth, while maintaining a solid financial position.

Precludes

Prevents from happening; makes impossible.

Conflicting Investment

Investments that present opposing outcomes or decisions in a portfolio, often leading to a prioritization decision for optimal allocation.