What Is the Primary Explanation for the Rapid Growth of the U.S

question 189

Multiple Choice

What is the primary explanation for the rapid growth of the U.S. economy over the past century?

• A) increases in the number of immigrants
• B) increases in human capital
• C) increases in government spending for infrastructure
• D) technological progress

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