If the Working-Age Population in an Economy Shrinks, Real GDP

question 93

Multiple Choice

If the working-age population in an economy shrinks, real GDP can still grow if

• A)work hours per week decreases, to spread work among more workers.
• B)labor productivity increases rapidly enough.
• C)consumption by households increases rapidly.
• D)spending by firms and the government increases.

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