Why Do Some Economists Point to a Decline in the Quality

question 48

Multiple Choice

Why do some economists point to a decline in the quality of labor as an explanation for the productivity slowdown in the mid-1970s?

• A)The average level of education of citizens of the United States rose dramatically during this period of time.
• B)The skill level required to perform many jobs increased during this period of time,although the skills of the labor force did not increase as quickly.
• C)Scores on standardized tests during that period of time began to rise.
• D)Increases in the amount of capital available reduced labor quality.

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