Certain Industries of the U

question 97

Multiple Choice

Certain industries of the U.S. economy, such as farming and heavy equipment manufacturing, have experienced a significant decline in employment. Which of the following best explains this job loss?

• A) The cause is a decline in the productivity of labor in these industries.
• B) Workers lost these jobs because technological advances increased productivity.
• C) The U.S. economy cannot compete in these industries any longer.
• D) Government regulations have eliminated profit opportunities in these industries.

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