GDP Growth: Why America’s Not Getting It Done

GDP Growth: Why America’s Not Getting It Done

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The video discusses the decline in GDP growth from 4% to 2% over decades, highlighting economic challenges such as low inflation, mediocre growth, and labor force participation. It examines the impact of aging populations and technological changes on productivity. The discussion extends to global economic trends and the rising costs of healthcare, questioning the sustainability of current economic policies and the potential need for investment to boost productivity.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the trend in GDP growth from the past to the present as discussed in the video?

It has fluctuated between 3% and 4%

It has increased from 2% to 4%

It has remained constant at 3%

It has decreased from 4% to 2%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor affecting economic growth?

Productivity

Technological advancements

Labor force participation

Population aging

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the challenges mentioned in relation to Social Security and Medicare?

Increasing population growth

Decreasing labor force participation

Rising technological costs

Stable productivity rates

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Since when have healthcare service prices been rising, according to the video?

Since 2005

Since 2020

Since 2015

Since 2010

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What potential impact does the video suggest government policies might have on healthcare?

They might decrease healthcare costs

They might increase healthcare costs

They might have no impact on healthcare costs

They might stabilize healthcare costs