The Outsourcing of Service Jobs Such as Those in Call

question 40

Multiple Choice

The outsourcing of service jobs such as those in call centers has become a political issue. Do economists see any benefit to outsourcing?

• A) No; it simply shifts jobs overseas.
• B) No; it only benefits foreign economies.
• C) Yes; it tends to reduce prices to American companies and consumers.
• D) Yes; it tends to raise the value of the dollar.

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Definitions:

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Accuracy

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