Question

Which one of the following would Not be expected to increase labor productivity A. An increase in the size of the labor force B. The Realizations of economies of scale C. Technological advance D. The acquisition of more education and training by the labor force

Answer 1

A.

Just having more workers does not necessarily make the labor force productive. However, economies of scales such as managerial economies of scales could allow for more efficient allocation of resources, technological advancement makes workers more productive as they operate machinery, and training reduces the chances of mistakes and raises their efficiency.