Economic growth slowed during the 2000s and 2010s, in part because

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Each of the options provided contributes to the explanation for the slowdown in economic growth during the 2000s and 2010s. Increases in female labor force participation and high school graduation rates prior to the 2000s were one-time boosts to growth. The innovations of the 2000s and 2010s, which often focused on enhancing entertainment and leisure, may not have contributed as significantly to productivity growth. Additionally, the retirement of baby boomers reduced the size of the workforce, impacting economic growth.

Economic Growth Slowed During the 2000s and 2010s, in Part