Which of the Following Is Likely to Cause a Decrease

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is likely to cause a decrease in labor productivity?

• A)An increase in student achievement scores
• B)A service sector that is growing slower than the growth rate of GDP
• C)An increased spending on research and development
• D)A decrease in capital formation
• E)A low federal budget deficit

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Definitions:

Conglomerate Merger

A type of merger involving companies from unrelated business activities, aiming for diversification and risk reduction.

Competitive Relationship

The dynamics between organizations that are in the same market and compete against each other for customers, market share, and resources.

Economies-of-Scale Benefit

The cost advantage achieved when production becomes efficient, leading to a reduced cost per unit as output increases.

Inputs

Resources, information, or energy required for a process, system, or project to function effectively.