While the But-For Test and the Substantial-Factor Test Might Lead

question 13

True/False

While the but-for test and the substantial-factor test might lead to the same conclusion, it is generally easier to establish cause in fact by the substantial-factor test.

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Definitions:

Total Productivity

Measures the efficiency of all inputs to a production process (labor, capital, materials) in generating the output, considering both qualitative and quantitative aspects.

Total Inputs

The sum of all resources used in the production of goods or services, including labor, capital, and materials.

Productivity

A measure of the efficiency of production, often expressed as the ratio of output to inputs used in a production process.

Inputs

Resources such as labor, capital, materials, and information used in the production of goods or services.