In the late nineteenth century, the bulk of the improvements in labor productivity
A) came from capital deepening: the building up of the infrastructure and the factories of the country.
B) came from improvements in the efficiency of labor.
C) came from labor deepening: the building up of the infrastructure and the factories of the country.
D) came from labor working longer hours.

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The late nineteenth century saw significant advancements in labor productivity primarily due to capital deepening, which involves the enhancement of a country's infrastructure and the expansion of its factories. This process allowed for more efficient production methods and the better utilization of labor, leading to increased productivity.

In the Late Nineteenth Century, the Bulk of the Improvements