The following table shows data for four countries. Country
Workers
Capital Stock
A
100
$4,000
B
50
$500
C
200
$1,000
D
150
$150
The table shows that the country with the most productive workers is:

Question

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To determine which country has the most productive workers, we need to calculate the productivity per worker, which is simply the capital stock divided by the number of workers. By this metric, country A has the highest productivity per worker at $40 per worker ($4,000 capital stock divided by 100 workers). Country B has a productivity per worker of $10, country C has a productivity per worker of $5, and country D has a productivity per worker of $1. Therefore, the correct answer is A.

The Following Table Shows Data for Four Countries