When Computers Are Used to Replace Workers on a Factory

question 4

Multiple Choice

When computers are used to replace workers on a factory production line, the wage gap:

• A)between skilled and unskilled workers is likely to fall
• B)will rise only if the company can increase the price of its product
• C)between skilled workers and unskilled workers is likely to increase
• D)between skilled workers and unskilled workers will not change

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