In the Absence of Productivity Growth,in a Steady-State Economy

question 68

Multiple Choice

In the absence of productivity growth,in a steady-state economy

• A)output per worker and consumption per worker remain constant over time.
• B)output per worker remains constant over time, but consumption per worker grows over time.
• C)output per worker grows over time, but consumption per worker remains constant over time.
• D)output per worker and consumption per worker both grow over time.

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Definitions:

Thermic Effect

The increase in metabolic rate after eating, due to the energy required for digestion, absorption, and distribution of nutrients.

Food

Nutritious substances that organisms eat or absorb in order to maintain life and growth.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The speed at which the body consumes energy when in a resting state to uphold essential operations like breathing and maintaining body heat.

Vasoconstriction

The narrowing of blood vessels, which increases blood pressure and reduces blood flow to certain areas.