Suppose That New High-Technology Farming Equipment Is Developed

question 45

Multiple Choice

Suppose that new high-technology farming equipment is developed. These new machines are substitutes for low-income workers such as farm laborers, but they are complements for high- income workers such as farm technicians and farm owners. This new technology will _______ wages in for low-income workers and _______ income inequality.

• A) increase, decrease
• B) increase, increase
• C) decrease, decrease
• D) decrease, increase

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Definitions:

Corporate Vision

A statement that outlines an organization's long-term aspirations and goals, guiding its future direction.

Resale Price Maintenance

An agreement between a manufacturer and its distributors to sell a product at a specified minimum price.

Price-Fixing

An illegal agreement between parties to set prices at a specific level, often higher than what would be set through free-market competition, to control or manipulate the market.

Competitive Pressure

The force exerted on a company by other entities within the same market that compels it to maintain or improve its competitive edge.