Over the past year, output grew 4%, capital grew 2%, and labor grew 1%. If the elasticities of output with respect to capital and labor are 0.3 and 0.7, respectively, how much did productivity grow?
A. 2.7%
B. 3.3%
C. 2.0%
D. 3.0%
Answer: A
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