The Impact of Computers on U.S.productivity Growth

question 124

Multiple Choice

The impact of computers on U.S.productivity growth:

• A)has been disappointingly small-about one-half percentage point annually between 1972 and 1996.
• B)has been dramatic,contributing to significant growth during the early years of the 21st century.
• C)has been significant in the health care sector but not elsewhere.
• D)has actually been negative in most industries.
• E)was greater during the period 1972-1990 than it has been since that time.

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Recognize individual variation in behavior and its implications for adaptation and mate selection.

Evaluate the implications of behavioral experiments under controlled conditions versus natural behaviors observed in the field.

Understand the principles and procedures of consolidating financial statements for intercompany transactions.

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