Because of Changes in Technology Since 1900,the Total Number of Hours

question 8

Multiple Choice

Because of changes in technology since 1900,the total number of hours doing housework has

• A)declined significantly.
• B)increased because of the time required to use the new appliances.
• C)remained about the same because so few people have access to the new technology.
• D)remained about the same because the tasks have changed.

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Definitions:

Privatization

The transfer of ownership and management of enterprises from the public sector (government) to private individuals or organizations.

Command Economy

An economic system where the government has primary control over the production and distribution of goods and services.

Market Economy

An economic system where the prices of goods and services are determined in a free price system, primarily through supply and demand.

Nationalization

The process by which governments take private assets into public ownership, usually key industries or resources.