Analysis of Economic Growth Strategies
Consider two hypothetical countries. Country A increases its total economic output by 3% annually primarily by increasing the total number of hours worked. Country B also increases its total output by 3% annually, but does so by implementing new technologies and improving worker skills, with no change in the total hours worked. Which country is more likely to experience a sustained, long-term improvement in its average standard of living? Justify your reasoning.
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