ATMs Were Developed Because of Breakthroughs in Technology and as a

question 50

Multiple Choice

ATMs were developed because of breakthroughs in technology and as a

• A)means of avoiding restrictive branching regulations.
• B)means of avoiding paying interest to corporate customers.
• C)way of concealing transactions from the SEC.
• D)increasing the competition from foreign banks.

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Definitions:

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual or economy to produce goods or services at a lower opportunity cost than competitors, leading to more efficient trade and production.

Microwave Oven

An electric oven that uses microwaves to heat or cook food by inducing polar molecules in the food to rotate and produce thermal energy.

Balance of Trade Surplus

A condition where a country's exports exceed its imports, resulting in a positive balance of trade.

Net Exports

The difference between a country's total value of exports and its total value of imports. If exports exceed imports, net exports are positive; if imports exceed exports, net exports are negative.