Robert Fogel's Estimate of the Total Benefits of the Railroad

question 1

Multiple Choice

Robert Fogel's estimate of the total benefits of the railroad in the transport of agricultural products,nonagricultural products,and passenger service is _____ percent of GNP in 1890.

• A)about 5
• B)about 40
• C)about 80
• D)about 120

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