The Productivity and Real Wages of Workers in Industrially Advanced

question 63

Multiple Choice

The productivity and real wages of workers in industrially advanced economies have risen historically partly because

• A) workers have acquired less education and training over time.
• B) workers have been able to use larger quantities of capital equipment.
• C) over time, the capital equipment used by workers has deteriorated in quality.
• D) the supply of labor has increased.

Comprehend the progression from coincidence to correlation to causal explanations.

Recognize the impact of statistical analysis in evaluating arguments and making generalizations.

Identify the misuse of numbers in arguments and the importance of using appropriate descriptive measures.

Understand the applications and limitations of computer scoring for written submissions.

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