Which of the Following Statements Does Not Describe the U

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does not describe the U.S.economy as we begin the new millennium?

• A) Information technology will continue to fuel the new economy.
• B) There will be more investment in information technology.
• C) There will be fewer opportunities for international trade.
• D) E-business will be a more important part of the economy.
• E) Service businesses will continue to employ more than half of the American workforce.

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Definitions:

American Federation of Labor

A national federation of labor unions in the United States, established in 1886, that aimed to organize skilled workers into national unions according to their crafts.

Industrial Workers

Individuals employed in sectors focused on the production and manufacturing of goods, often distinguished by their involvement in physically intensive or machinery-centric tasks.

Work Hours Reform

Work hours reform pertains to changes in legislation, policies, or practices aimed at modifying the length, distribution, or flexibility of the working hours to improve workers' well-being.

Craft Lines

Distinctions made within a trade or profession, often based on specialized skills or functions, leading to the organization and representation of labor accordingly.