If the Adoption of a New Technology Led to Gains

question 39

Multiple Choice

If the adoption of a new technology led to gains in productivity ________.

• A)the ensuing positive supply shock would lead to an immediate increase in output
• B)in the short-run,the ensuing increase in supply would lower inflation
• C)and if this new technology permanently altered the productive capacity of the economy then the increase in output and decrease in inflation would be permanent as well
• D)all of the above
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Pneumothorax

The accumulation of air or gas in the pleural space causing the lung to collapse.

Flutter Valve

A one-way valve used in respiratory therapy to help clear mucus from the lungs by creating positive pressure during exhalation.

Heimlich Chest Drain Valve

A one-way valve used in chest drainage systems to prevent air or fluid from returning to the chest cavity, often used in emergency situations.

Suction Chamber

A component of medical devices that uses negative pressure to remove fluids or gases from a specific area, often found in suction units to clear airways or surgical sites.