Compared with the period from 1973-1995, the annual rate of productivity growth from 1995-2012 was about:

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According to the information given, we need to compare the annual rate of productivity growth from two periods - 1973-1995 and 1995-2012. It is not mentioned that the growth rate was the same in both periods, and there is no indication that it was 10% slower in the latter period. Therefore, we can eliminate options A and D. Option C, which suggests that productivity growth was three times faster in the later period, is not supported by any evidence in the passage.

In contrast, there is data to suggest that productivity growth accelerated in the period from 1995-2012, as indicated by the choice B. Therefore, B is the correct answer.

Compared with the Period from 1973-1995, the Annual Rate of Productivity