Which of the following will not increase the average productivity of labor?
A) an increase in the stock of real capital
B) improvements in the quality of the nation's education and training system
C) technological progress
D) an increase in the size of the labor force

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An increase in the size of the labor force will not necessarily lead to an increase in the average productivity of labor. In fact, if the increase in labor force is not accompanied by an increase in real capital, education and training, or technological progress, it may actually decrease the average productivity of labor as more workers will have to share the same amount of capital and resources.

Which of the Following Will Not Increase the Average Productivity