Labor Force Productivity Has Increased from $30 Per Hour to $32

question 253

Multiple Choice

Labor force productivity has increased from $30 per hour to $32 per hour over the past year.This could result from

• A)only an increase in real GDP.
• B)an increase in real GDP with no change in the aggregate hours or a decrease in aggregate hours with no change in real GDP.
• C)only a decrease in aggregate hours.
• D)an increase in the labor force participation rate.
• E)an increase in population.

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Definitions:

Ovaries

Female reproductive organs in which ova or eggs are produced, along with the hormones estrogen and progesterone.

Ligaments

Strong fibrous connective tissues that connect bones to other bones, providing stability to joints.

Hormones

Chemical messengers secreted by endocrine glands into the blood, coordinating and regulating activities within the body.

Sex Cell

Also known as a gamete, it's a specialized cell involved in sexual reproduction, including sperm in males and eggs (ova) in females.