Which of the Following Would Not Slow Down Productivity Growth

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not slow down productivity growth?

• A)The composition of the work force changes so that more young people and fewer middle-aged people are working.
• B)The composition of the work force changes so that more women,who enter and leave the work force more frequently than men,are included.
• C)The quality of education decreases.
• D)Investment declines.
• E)Firms switch from providing services to producing goods.

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