The Sustained Productivity Growth of Railroads Occurred Primarily Because Of

question 34

Multiple Choice

The sustained productivity growth of railroads occurred primarily because of:

• A) increased economies of scale.
• B) more powerful locomotives and more efficient freight cars.
• C) stronger steel rails.
• D) the advent of refrigerator cars.

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