Reasons for the Rise in Productivity Growth Between 1995 and 2010

question 19

Multiple Choice

Reasons for the rise in productivity growth between 1995 and 2010 include the following, except

• A) the microchip and information technology.
• B) new firms and increasing returns in production.
• C) global competition.
• D) a decline in population.

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Definitions:

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Horizontal Décalage

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