If More of the Production Process for Automobiles Were Switched

question 59

Multiple Choice

If more of the production process for automobiles were switched over to machines,the demand for auto-factory assembly line workers would __________ for machine maintenance.

• A) decline but increase
• B) decline and also decline
• C) increase but decline
• D) increase and also increase
• E) remained unchanged but increase

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Definitions:

Excess Reserves

The amount of reserves that a bank holds beyond the minimum required by regulation or central bank policy, which can be loaned out to generate profit.

Federal Reserve

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Federal Reserve District Banks

The 12 regional banks of the Federal Reserve System in the United States, each responsible for implementing the central bank's monetary policy within its specific district.

Federal Reserve Board

The governing body of the Federal Reserve System, responsible for overseeing U.S. monetary policy and financial institutions.