Economic growth may overstate changes in the standard of living if

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If the average workweek is increasing, economic growth may be due to people working longer hours rather than an actual increase in productivity or improvements in the standard of living. This can lead to a situation where GDP per capita is rising, but people may not be feeling any better off as they are working more and have less leisure time. The other options (A, C, and D) are not directly related to changes in productivity or the standard of living.

Economic Growth May Overstate Changes in the Standard of Living