In: Economics
A number of factors can affect productivity and economic development. Assign the following items to the appropriate factor category and state whether the effect would increase or decrease economic development.
a. A hurricane destroys several oil refineries on the Gulf Coast.
Category: (Click to select) Physical capital Natural resources Human capital Technology Effect on economic development: (Click to select) Increase Decrease
b. A computer software glitch causes a factory's production line to shut down for 5 hours.
Category: (Click to select) Natural resources Technology Physical capital Human capital Effect on economic development: (Click to select) Increase Decrease
c. A new oil field is discovered in western North Dakota.
Category: (Click to select) Technology Human capital Natural resources Physical capital Effect on economic development: (Click to select) Increase Decrease
d. A new drilling rig can extract oil more quickly from wells.
Category: (Click to select) Natural resources Physical capital Technology Human capital Effect on economic development: (Click to select) Increase Decrease
e. Children in a high-crime area miss school due to safety concerns.
Category: (Click to select) Technology Natural resources Physical capital Human capital Effect on economic development: (Click to select) Increase Decrease
f. A neuroscientist publishes a journal article on a process for improving students’ retention.
Category: (Click to select) Natural resources Technology Physical capital Human capital Effect on economic development: (Click to select) Increase Decrease