Give Some Possible Explanations of the Productivity Slowdown in the United

question 93

Essay

Give some possible explanations of the productivity slowdown in the United States that occurred in the 1973-1995 period.

---

Definitions:

Lower Middle Class

Refers to a social and economic class positioned below the middle class, typically involving individuals or families with modest incomes that manage to meet basic living expenses but have little to no savings.

Post-Secondary School

An educational institution offering learning and training programs following the completion of secondary school, such as colleges, universities, and vocational schools.

Working Class

A social class broadly characterized by individuals who perform manual labor or blue-collar jobs, and typically have lower socioeconomic status.

Culture of Poverty

A concept suggesting that poverty is not only a result of lack of economic resources but also a result of a specific set of social and cultural values shared among people living in poverty.