Economics:
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Chapter 16, Problem 15E
To determine
(a)
Impact on productivity in the United States
If the quality of education in high school increases
To determine
(b)
Impact on productivity in the United States
If there is a cutback in oil production by oil-exporting nations raises oil prices
To determine
(c)
Impact on productivity in the United States
If a large number of unskilled immigrants laborers move into the country.
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