Which of the Following Is Likely to Cause an Increase

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is likely to cause an increase in labour productivity?  

• A) a decline in student achievement scores 
• B) a service sector that is growing as a percentage of GDP 
• C) decreased spending on research and development 
• D) increases in capital formation

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