To attain a higher rate of economic growth, we need to devote___
a. a higher proportion of our production to capital goods and a lower proportion to consumer goods.
b. a higher proportion of our production to consumer goods and a lower proportion to capital goods.
c. a higher proportion of our production to both consumer goods and capital goods.
d. a lower proportion of our production to both consumer goods and capital goods.
Answer: a. a higher proportion of our production to capital goods and a lower proportion to consumer goods.
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