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In the Solow neoclassical growth model, aggregate output growth can be decomposed into contributions from capital accumulation, labor input, and a residual component. Empirical growth accounting exercises often find that a significant portion of output growth cannot be directly attributed to increases in capital and labor. In this context, what does the “Solow Residual” primarily capture?

A The portion of output growth not explained by capital and labor accumulation
B The loss in effective capital stock due to depreciation over time
C The increase in labor supply arising from population growth
D The surplus generated due to exploitation of labor by capital owners
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