During 1970s and 1980s, a Period of Rapid Scientific Advances

question 75

Multiple Choice

During 1970s and 1980s, a period of rapid scientific advances:

• A) technical change grew at an unprecedented rate in the manufacturing sector.
• B) technical change all but disappeared from the U.S. economy.
• C) there were positive changes in technical efficiency in the manufacturing sector.
• D) labor productivity growth in the manufacturing sector was greater than it was during the 1960s.

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