Which of the following is not a reason used to explain the slowdown in productivity in the United States?
A)The lack of savings in the 1980s and early 1990s
B)High energy prices in the 1970s
C)Competition from China and Japan
D)Inadequate workforce skills

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Competition from China and Japan is not typically cited as a reason for the slowdown in productivity in the United States. The other options (lack of savings, high energy prices, and inadequate workforce skills) are commonly mentioned factors that have contributed to periods of reduced productivity growth.

Which of the Following Is Not a Reason Used to Explain