How has the rate of productivity growth in the United States changed over the past fifty years?

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Productivity growth has remained consistent throughout the last five decades.Productivity has declined in growth rate steadily since the end of World War II.Productivity increased rapidly during the 1950s and 1960s, slowed down from the early 1970s until 1995, and then accelerated again.From the 1950s to the 1970s, productivity growth was slow, but it picked up later, likely due to improvements in computer technology.Productivity growth has shown no clear pattern over the past fifty years.

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The correct description is that productivity in the U.S. grew quickly during the 1950s and 1960s, experienced a slowdown from the early 1970s through 1995, and then saw a renewed acceleration. This pattern reflects shifts in economic conditions and technological advancements over time.