Which of the following represents a productivity-enhancing investment in human capital?
A) a new labour-saving technology
B) a new health clinic
C) a new factory that will employ 1,000 workers
D) an increase in fringe benefits, such as paid vacations and overtime pay

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A new health clinic would improve the health and wellbeing of workers, thereby enhancing their productivity. The other choices may contribute to productivity in different ways, such as reducing labour costs (A), increasing output (C), or improving morale (D), but they do not directly invest in the human capital of the workforce.

Which of the Following Represents a Productivity-Enhancing Investment in Human