The Discovery and Utilization of Vast, Previously Unknown Oil and Mineral

question 135

Multiple Choice

The discovery and utilization of vast, previously unknown oil and mineral deposits in a country will increase:

• A)average labor productivity.
• B)the share of the population employed.
• C)the unemployment rate.
• D)the quantity of human capital.

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Sample Size

The number of subjects or units chosen from a population to participate in a study.

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