Which of the Following Is Predicted to Deliver a Third

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is predicted to deliver a Third Industrial Revolution characterized by low production and transportation costs?

• A)new technology in additive manufacturing
• B)new technology in energy production involving fusion reactors
• C)significant decreases in petroleum prices with the discovery of new oil fields and new extraction techniques
• D)new transportation technology involving antigravitational fields

Understand the political and social motivations behind Jimmy Carter's policies.

Comprehend the causes and consequences of the political upheaval of the 1980s.

Analyze the shift of blue-collar ethnic voters to the Republican Party and its reasons.

Recognize the economic challenges faced by the United States in the mid to late 20th century.

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Definitions:

Public Sector

The public sector comprises government-run organizations, agencies, and companies, providing services like education, healthcare, and infrastructure to the public.

Insourcing

The practice of performing business functions or services within a company using its own staff and resources, as opposed to outsourcing.

Outsourcing

The business practice of hiring third parties to perform services or create goods that were traditionally performed in-house.

Make or Buy

A decision-making process used by companies to determine whether they should produce goods internally or purchase them from an external supplier.