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

Question

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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Growth of the labour force may lead to an increase in total output, but it does not necessarily lead to an increase in labour productivity, which measures output per worker. Therefore, it does not contribute to labour productivity growth. A) A steepening of the per-worker production function may increase labour productivity. B) An increase in the amount of capital per unit of labour may increase labour productivity. D) An improvement in the quality of capital may increase labour productivity.

Which of the Following Does NOT Contribute to Labour Productivity