Which of the Following Explanations Is Consistent with the Decline

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explanations is consistent with the decline in productivity growth that followed the Great Recession?

• A) High levels of debt incurred prior to the Great Recession have hindered firms' ability to make productivity-enhancing investments.
• B) The Federal Reserve kept interest rates too high, stifling investments that would increase productivity.
• C) High levels of inflation following the Great Recession created too much uncertainty for firms, discouraging productivity-enhancing investments.
• D) Consumer demand following the Great Recession exceeded firms' capacity to satisfy that demand.

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Definitions:

Operations Participation

The involvement or engagement in the ongoing activities or processes of an organization, project, or system.

Articles of Organization

A document filed with a state governmental entity to legally establish a limited liability company (LLC).

Member-Managed

Describes a management structure in a limited liability company (LLC) where all members (owners) actively participate in the day-to-day operations and decision-making process.

Manager-Managed

A structure typically used in limited liability companies (LLCs) where the management is officially assigned to one or more managers rather than being directed by all members.