Some Economists Argue That the Higher Productivity Growth That Began

question 57

Multiple Choice

Some economists argue that the higher productivity growth that began in the mid-1990s is based on the development of

• A)manufacturing.
• B)financial services.
• C)information technology.
• D)retail sales.

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Definitions:

English Colonists

Early settlers from England who established colonies in what would become the United States during the 16th and 17th centuries.

Operant Response

A behavior that is modified by its consequences, such as through reinforcements or punishments, as described in operant conditioning.

Stimulus

An external event or change in the environment that can elicit or influence a physiological or psychological response.

Negative Punishment

The removal of a desirable stimulus following unwanted behavior in order to decrease the likelihood of that behavior happening again.