Economists Are Concerned About a Slowdown in Productivity Because of the Risk

Multiple Choice

Economists are concerned about a slowdown in productivity because of the risk of higher inflation rates and a(n)

A) loss of our ability to diversify in manufacturing.
B) increased dependence on imported raw materials.
C) decline in service industries that depend on microelectronics technology.
D) potential decline in technological change that could affect our future rate of growth.
E) fear that it will lead to an influx of unskilled workers replacing domestic workers.