Question

The country of Norway has offers free college to students and even some universities offer free tuition to international students. Why would the Norwegian government support this tuition free environment?

a.To facilitate capital deepening by getting a better educated populace.
b.To increase the number of programs where national taxes can be applied.
c.To contribute to economic health and growth by keeping more money in the pockets of students.

Answer 1

Answer: A

Step-by-step explanation:

Capital deepening is an increase in the capital per worker in he economy. Capital deepening is most time measured through the rate of change in the stock of capital per labour hour. Capital deepening leads to the expansion of the economy as there will be an increase in the productivity per worker.

Offering free education to students in Norway is a way to ensure capital deepening. Also, Investment is required to increase economic growth. Investing in education is a way of enhancing capital deepening.