Question

question 9
1 pts
9)-which of the following will not contribute to long-run economic decline in a society?

a. prolonged war.

b. natural disaster.

c. degraded education and training of the workforce.

d. increased government spending.

Explanation:

To determine which option does not contribute to long - run economic decline:

• Prolonged war (a) destroys infrastructure, disrupts production, and causes loss of human capital, leading to economic decline.
• Natural disasters (b) damage physical capital and disrupt economic activities, contributing to decline.
• Degraded education and training (c) reduces the quality of the workforce, limiting productivity growth and causing long - run decline.
• Increased government spending (d) can be used for infrastructure, education, or other productive investments. In the long - run, if spent wisely, it can stimulate economic growth rather than cause decline.

Answer:

d. Increased government spending.