Which of the following describes an increase in technological knowledge ?
Correct answer: D. A farmer discovers that it is better to plant in the spring rather than in the fall
- A. A farmer sends his child to agricultural college and the child returns to work on the farm
- B. A farmer hires another day laborer
- C. A farmer buys another tractor
- D. A farmer discovers that it is better to plant in the spring rather than in the fall
Explanation
Technological knowledge means learning a better method of production, not merely adding labour or capital. Discovering that spring planting produces better results is an improvement in production technique.
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