In the Early 2000s, Analysts Feared That Low Academic Achievement

Multiple Choice

In the early 2000s, analysts feared that low academic achievement in math in the United States may reduce U.S. economic growth by as much as half a percentage point per year. In terms of factors leading to growth, the low math scores indicate that the United States may be at a growing disadvantage in terms of:

A) social capital.
B) human capital.
C) growth-compatible institutions.
D) technology.