One of the Distinguishing Features of the Recent Productivity Growth

question 91

Multiple Choice

One of the distinguishing features of the recent productivity growth is:

• A)decreasing returns to scale in manufacturing.
• B)the need for less specialized inputs in manufacturing.
• C)technological progress from the investment in the space program.
• D)technological progress from the microchip and information technology.

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