The USeconomy Has Seen a Faster Increase in Productivity Since the the Mid-1990s

question 34

Multiple Choice

The U.S.economy has seen a faster increase in productivity since the mid-1990s as compared to the economies of many Western European countries.Which of the following explains this?

• A)U.S.unions impose stricter work rules as compared to unions in Western European countries.
• B)U.S.government regulations impose stricter work rules as compared to government regulations in Western Europe.
• C)The United States has a higher rate of job mobility than do many Western European countries.
• D)U.S.workers can obtain unemployment insurance for a longer period of time as compared to workers in most Western European countries.

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Definitions:

Linear Dimensions

Measurements related to length, width, or height that define the size of an object in one direction.

Metric Drawings

Technical drawings using the metric system for dimensions and measurements, typically including millimeters (mm), centimeters (cm), or meters (m).

Decimal Equivalent

The decimal form representation of a fraction, percentage, or any number used to simplify calculations or understand measurements.

Mass Production

The manufacturing of large quantities of standardized products, often using assembly line techniques.