Which of the Following Would Shift the Production Function Downward

question 148

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would shift the production function downward?

• A) An improvement in technology
• B) A decrease in the interest rate
• C) An increase in number of workers
• D) An increase in the stock of human capital
• E) A decrease in the stock of physical capital

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