Explain What an IM Is, and What the Technology Shown

question 169

Essay

Explain what an IM is, and what the technology shown in the accompanying figure is.

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Definitions:

Urban

Relating to or characteristic of a city or town.

Market-Oriented Economy

An economic system where decision-making and investment are determined by the signals from markets rather than by central planning by the government.

Monetary Transactions

Financial activities involving the transfer of money from one party to another, can include both domestic and international transactions.

Final Goods

Products or goods that are ready for sale to the end consumer and will not be transformed into another product.