A productivity slowdown could result from

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An increase in the number of unskilled and inexperienced workers could lead to a productivity slowdown as they may require more training and supervision, and may not be able to work as efficiently as experienced workers. Option A is incorrect because an increase in capital formation (i.e. more investment in machinery, equipment, etc) should actually increase productivity. Option C is also incorrect as the relative size of the service sector should not necessarily affect productivity, as productivity varies across different industries and sectors.

A Productivity Slowdown Could Result from