Labor-Augmenting Technology Causes Which of the Following? (I)

question 578

Multiple Choice

Labor-augmenting technology causes which of the following? (i)
The marginal productivity of labor increases.
(ii)
The marginal productivity of labor decreases.
(iii)
Labor demand shifts to the right.
(iv)
Labor demand shifts to the left.

• A)(i) only
• B)(ii) only
• C)(i) and (iii) only
• D)(ii) and (iv) only

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Definitions:

Adult Children

Adults who are considered from a parent's perspective, often in discussions about family dynamics and relationships.

Middle-aged

Pertains to individuals who are in the mid-point of their lives, typically considered between the ages of 40 and 65.

Generations

Periods of time, usually considered to be about 30 years, that separate birth cohorts, leading to differing attitudes and values among groups.

Wage Gap

The difference in average earnings between different groups in the workforce, particularly seen in the disparity between men and women's earnings.