A Technological Advance That Increases Labor Productivity Will

question 9

Multiple Choice

A technological advance that increases labor productivity will

• A) lower wages.
• B) decrease the demand for labor as fewer workers are needed.
• C) decrease the supply of labor as fewer workers are needed.
• D) increase the demand for labor as MP rises.
• E) decrease the demand for labor as MP falls.

Discern the functional aspects of language concerning communication and expression.

Acknowledge the dynamic nature of language acquisition in children.

Understand the impact of bilingualism on language development and cognitive functions.

Grasp the concept of metalinguistic awareness and its implications for language use and comprehension.

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Definitions:

Invention Hazards

The potential risks or unintended negative consequences associated with the creation and implementation of new inventions or technologies.

Normal Accidents

Refers to complex systems' inevitable incidents caused by their intricacies and interactive elements, often unpredictable.

Invention Speculation

The act of predicting or theorizing about future inventions and technological advancements without concrete evidence.

Technological Determinist

A perspective suggesting that technological development shapes societal change, including cultural and social structures.