Which of the Following Would NOT Be Considered a Key

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would NOT be considered a key consequence of the increasing role of technology in affecting levels of income inequality in Canada?

• A) Consumers have benefitted from lower prices
• B) The demand has been reduced for low-paid and unskilled Canadian workers, which has facilitated a decline in their wages
• C) The proportion of work outsourced to other countries has declined
• D) Many middle-income jobs have been eliminated as technology has reduced them to routine tasks not requiring a specialized skill set

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Definitions:

Residence Seniority

The system or principle where entitlements, decision-making, or authority within a community or family is accorded based on the length of domicile or membership.

Pastoralism

A form of agriculture aimed at producing livestock, rather than growing crops, where keepers of herds, flocks, or herds move from location to location in search of pastures.

Migratory Herds

Groups of animals that move from one region or habitat to another according to the seasons, in search of food, better conditions, or breeding grounds.

Permanent Settlements

Communities where people live year-round, characterized by durable houses and infrastructure, contrasting with nomadic or seasonal dwellings.