Who Developed the Deskilling Thesis

question 81

Multiple Choice

Who developed the deskilling thesis?

• A) John Lie
• B) Shoshana Zuboff
• C) Harry Braverman
• D) David Gordon

Calculate the total costs of production using different combinations of labor and capital (or machines) given specific cost constraints.

Identify and analyze the effects of changes in input prices on the cost of production and the firm's input choices.

Apply the concept of cost minimization in determining the optimal combination of inputs for producing a given level of output.

Understand the impact of scale economies and the role of different production technologies on production costs and efficiency.

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