Because of the productivity slowdown in the United States from the mid-1970s through the mid-1990s
A)real GDP per capita grew more rapidly.
B)real GDP per capita grew more slowly.
C)the standard of living did not change.
D)the standard of living increased in the United States.

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The productivity slowdown meant that output per worker was growing more slowly, which resulted in a slower rate of growth in real GDP per capita. Therefore, B) real GDP per capita grew more slowly is the correct answer.

Because of the Productivity Slowdown in the United States from the Mid-1970s