Which of the following does not contribute to labor productivity growth?
A) a steepening of the per-worker production function
B) an increase in the amount of capital per unit of labor
C) a growth in the labor force
D) an improvement in the quality of capital
E) an improvement in labor skills

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A growth in the labor force does not contribute to labor productivity growth. In fact, it can lead to a decrease in labor productivity if the increase in the labor force is not accompanied by an increase in the amount of capital or improvements in labor skills. The other options listed contribute to labor productivity growth by increasing the output per unit of labor.

Which of the Following Does Not Contribute to Labor Productivity