Which of the Following Arguments Are Correct

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following arguments are correct:

• A)Canada is entering an era of low structural unemployment due to rapid technological change.
• B)technological advance will result in a lower rate of economic growth.
• C)innovations in computers and communications, together with global competition, are boosting Canadian productivity and the economy's potential economic growth rate.
• D)technological change will require more central planning and government regulation.

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Definitions:

Asymmetric Information

A situation in which one party in a transaction has more or superior information compared to the other, potentially leading to imbalances in transactions and market failures.

Multi-Plant Firms

Companies that operate more than one production facility, often to increase output capacity or serve different geographic markets more efficiently.

Principal-Agent Framework

A theory that explores the challenges in motivations and conflicts of interest between a principal (such as an owner) and an agent (such as an employee) acting on the principal's behalf.

Incentive Compatibility

A concept in economics and game theory that occurs when the incentives align with the desired outcomes, ensuring that participants act in a way that leads to an optimal outcome for all involved.