Which of the following can increase the future rate of growth of the U.S. economy and contribute to higher future living standards? A. An increase in the proportion of the population that is retired and therefore receiving income from social security pensions rather than from work. O B. An increase in the rate of savings and investment. OC.A ban on new immigration that will slow the rate of growth of the labor force. OD.A decrease in the rate of saving and investment.

Which of the following can increase the future rate of growth of the U.S. economy and contribute to higher future living standards? A. An increase in the proportion of the population that is retired and therefore receiving income from social security pensions rather than from work. O B. An increase in the rate of savings and investment. OC.A ban on new immigration that will slow the rate of growth of the labor force. OD.A decrease in the rate of saving and investment.

Exploring Economics

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ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter20: Economic Growth In The Global Economy

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