The Sluggish Rate of British Economic Growth in the Late

question 2

Multiple Choice

The sluggish rate of British economic growth in the late nineteenth century was in part the result of

• A)outdated plants and equipment.
• B)too much emphasis on technical education at the expense of scientific research.
• C)loss of empire.
• D)rapid adoption of experimental techniques in manufacturing.
• E)the standard of living debate.

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