New Growth Theory

question 159

Multiple Choice

New growth theory

• A)states that the rate of technological change is determined outside the working of the market system.
• B)does not adequately explain the factors that determine productivity.
• C)states that the rate of technological change is caused by economic incentives.
• D)states that the rate of technological change is unaffected by economic incentives.
• E)states that the rate of capital accumulation determines the rate of economic growth.

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