ECON TEST 2 Flashcards

1
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Human Capital

A

knowledge and skills workers acquire through education, training and experience

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2
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Physical Capital

A

Stock of equipment

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3
Q

Which organization helps advanced countries invest in poorer countries?

A

World Bank and International Monetary Fund

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4
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What must policymakers do to promote growth in a country’s living standards?

A

Tax incentives, patent laws, Grants for research

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5
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What is the most significant variable that affects living standards?

A

Tech progress

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6
Q

What is productivity?

A

Quantity of goods and services produced from each unit of labor.

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