According to the Box, "Services Expand the Circular Economy," Technology

question 111

Multiple Choice

According to the box, "Services Expand the Circular Economy," technology is helping turn products into services by

• A) restricting what customers can and cannot buy for personal use.
• B) producing items that are designed to reach obsolescence quickly.
• C) offering new ways to access items like movies or music and by adding sensors to allow companies to develop new business models.
• D) developing more disposable items.

Recognize key international and regional organizations and agreements influencing global trade.

Identify and explain the goals and impacts of major trade agreements such as NAFTA.

Understand methods and principles of European integration.

Comprehend the concept and implications of economic and monetary union in the EU.

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