When Workers Are in an Industry That Is Experiencing Rapid

question 132

Multiple Choice

When workers are in an industry that is experiencing rapid improvements in technology, they can expect to:

• A)see their wages decline
• B)experience wage increases, as their productivity is enhanced
• C)see a reduction in the need for physical capital
• D)see a reduction in demand for final products

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Definitions:

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone

A pituitary hormone that regulates the production of hormones by the thyroid gland.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that coordinates activities of the autonomic nervous system and the pituitary, controlling body temperature, hunger, and thirst.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone released by the pituitary gland that regulates water balance in the body by increasing water absorption in the kidneys.

Blood Osmolality

The concentration of solutes in the blood, important for regulating water balance and electrolyte distribution within the body.