Because of the Productivity Slowdown in Canada from the Mid-1970s

question 21

Multiple Choice

Because of the productivity slowdown in Canada from the mid-1970s through 2014,

• A)real GDP per capita grew more rapidly.
• B)real GDP per capita grew more slowly.
• C)the standard of living did not change.
• D)the standard of living increased in Canada.
• E)the value of the Canadian dollar rose.

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