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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Definitions:

Antibiotic

Drugs used to fight bacterial infections in humans and animals by killing bacteria or inhibiting their growth.

Furosemide

A diuretic medication used to treat fluid build-up due to heart failure, liver scarring, or kidney disease.

Diuretic

A substance or medication that promotes the production of urine, used to manage fluid balance and blood pressure.