Which of the Following Factors Can Partly Explain the Long-Term

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors can partly explain the long-term growth in production in the U.S. economy?

• A) trade surpluses and accumulation of precious metals
• B) a gradual but consistent increase in the price level
• C) growth in population
• D) improvements in technology
• E) federal government budget deficits

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