Which of the Following Statements Best Illustrates "Luddite Reasoning

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best illustrates "Luddite reasoning"?

• A) Technology makes it possible to replace workers with machines, and so it will decrease the overall demand for labor.
• B) New technology changes the type of labor demanded.
• C) Technology increases total output, and so it will increase the demand for labor.
• D) Labor is necessary for building and maintaining machines, and so increased demand for machines increases the demand for labor.

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