Which of the Following Was NOT One of the Likely

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT one of the likely causes of the productivity problem in the 1970s?

• A)the increase in energy prices in the 1970s
• B)high saving rates
• C)an increase in government regulation
• D)a slowdown in investment spending

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