Use the Following Information to Answer the Question(s) Below

question 37

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the question(s) below:
(1) the rate of depreciation is 10% per year,
(2) the population growth rate is 2% per year, and
(3) the growth rate of technology is 3% per year.
-Refer to the information above.Which of the following equals the annual growth rate of "effective labor" in the steady state in this economy?

• A)2%
• B)3%
• C)5%
• D)10%
• E) 15%

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Definitions:

Base Year

A specific year against which economic growth is measured, serving as a standard comparison for other years in index calculations and real values.

Real GDP

Gross Domestic Product adjusted for inflation, reflecting the value of all goods and services produced by an economy in a given year.

Inflation

A measure of the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, leading to a decrease in purchasing power.

National Income

The total value of all goods and services produced by a country's residents and businesses, including income from abroad, over a specified period.