One Reason Given for the U

question 59

Multiple Choice

One reason given for the U.S.productivity slowdown in the period from 1973 to 1995 was

• A)declining energy prices.
• B)increasing energy prices.
• C)increasing investment spending.
• D)increasing government spending.

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