Which of the Following Was One of the Likely Causes

question 128

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was one of the likely causes of the productivity problem of the 1970s?

• A) rapid growth in investment spending
• B) a reduction in government regulation
• C) low saving rates
• D) an increase in research and development spending

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