What is the likely effect of increasing public investment in higher education on a country's long-term economic growth? A. It will lead to a decrease in economic growth due to higher taxes. B. It will have no effect on economic growth. C. It will lead to higher long-term economic growth due to an improved labor force. D. It will initially boost economic growth but lead to a decline in the long run.

What is the likely effect of increasing public investment in higher education on a country's long-term economic growth? A. It will lead to a decrease in economic growth due to higher taxes. B. It will have no effect on economic growth. C. It will lead to higher long-term economic growth due to an improved labor force. D. It will initially boost economic growth but lead to a decline in the long run.

Exploring Economics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter20: Economic Growth In The Global Economy

Section: Chapter Questions

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