Factors That Contributed to the Higher U

question 166

Multiple Choice

Factors that contributed to the higher U.S. labor productivity growth in 1995-2010 relative to the earlier period include the following, except

• A) microchip and information technologies.
• B) new start-up firms and increasing returns.
• C) global competition.
• D) population growth.

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Definitions:

Cation

A positively charged ion that has lost one or more electrons.

Sp Hybridized

Refers to the linear hybridization state of an atom where one s orbital and one p orbital combine to form two equivalent sp orbitals, often seen in atoms involved in triple bonds.

Labeled Atoms

Atoms in a molecule that are marked or tagged with an isotope to trace them in chemical reactions and processes.

Triethylamine

A strong, organic base, commonly used as a reagent and catalyst in organic synthesis.