An increase in a country's population may contribute to the rate of technological progress because a larger population
A)forces the capital stock to be spread more thinly.
B)forces natural resources to be spread more thinly.
C)brings with it more scientists,inventors,and engineers.
D)brings with it more favorable recognition from other countries.

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A larger population increases the size of the potential pool of scientists, inventors, and engineers, which can contribute to technological progress through their innovations and discoveries.

An Increase in a Country's Population May Contribute to the Rate