2. a) Why is the difference between 2% and 3% steady yearly real GDP growth in the US economy a huge difference, if its only a difference of 1%? b) Explain why productivity is so essential for growth of the economy. c) What are two government policies that could increase US economic productivity? d) What is the role of Investment in contributing to productivity?

2. a) Why is the difference between 2% and 3% steady yearly real GDP growth in the US economy a huge difference, if its only a difference of 1%? b) Explain why productivity is so essential for growth of the economy. c) What are two government policies that could increase US economic productivity? d) What is the role of Investment in contributing to productivity?

Principles of Economics (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305585126

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter25: Production And Growth

Section: Chapter Questions

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