The prices of most services have risen much faster than inflation in recent years because

A. wages and salaries of service providers have risen much faster than inflation.
B. wages and salaries of service providers have risen, but their productivity has not.
C. the productivity of service providers has risen dramatically.
D. the demand for services has risen.


Answer: B

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