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Chapter 25, Problem 9SPPA
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The changes in labor productivity with the help of a graph that occurred in the US economy in the 1960s and in 2007. Also, explain the technologies that were introduced in 1960s.
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The graph shows the U.S. productivity curve in 1960.
Draw a point to show real GDP per hour of labor when capital per hour of labor is $30. Label it 1.
Draw a productivity curve that illustrates the labor productivity in 1969. Label it.
Draw a point that shows the effect of an increase in capital per hour of labor and technological advances.
Label it 2.
What are the current productivity trends in Australia?
The United States experienced a productivity slowdown from 1973 to 1995.
Which of the following explanations have been offered as reasons for this change in productivity? Select all that apply.
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B. Lagging investments
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- Reflect on the changes in China. Can the country continue to be a manufacturing floor for the rest of the world as more Chinese move up in their income categories? What are the implications of the country’s incredible growth?arrow_forwardWhat has happened to the rate of productivity growth over the past 50 years? How might you explain this phenomenon?arrow_forward
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