Green Technologies May Prove to Be a Boon for the American

question 45

Multiple Choice

Green technologies may prove to be a boon for the American economy because

• A) the United States has already signed trade agreements with numerous countries to export green technologies.
• B) the United Nations has passed a resolution asserting that only the United States will be allowed to produce green technologies for the next ten years.
• C) the profit margins on green technologies are much higher than those of more traditional products.
• D) many countries around the world have decided to use only energy efficient products.
• E) America's highly skilled labor force provides them with a competitive advantage over many other countries.

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