Because of Diminishing Returns, an Economy Can Continue to Increase

question 29

Multiple Choice

Because of diminishing returns, an economy can continue to increase real GDP per hour worked only if

• A)there are decreases in human capital.
• B)the per-worker production function shifts downward.
• C)there continue to be decreases in capital per hour worked.
• D)there is technological change.
• E)there continue to be increases in capital per hour worked.

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