Suppose That a New Invention Increases the Marginal Productivity of Labor

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Multiple Choice

Suppose that a new invention increases the marginal productivity of labor, shifting labor demand to the right. Such an invention would be an example of

• A)labor-saving technology.
• B)labor-augmenting technology.
• C)revenue technology.
• D)supply-shifting technology.

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Definitions:

Plant Hormone

Chemical substances produced in plants that regulate growth, development, and other physiological processes.

2,4-D

An herbicide used to control broadleaf weeds, functioning as a synthetic auxin to disrupt plant growth.

2,4,5-T

A synthetic herbicide used for broad-leaf plant control that was a component of Agent Orange, now banned in many countries due to its toxicity and carcinogenic properties.

Thigmomorphogenesis

The process by which plants change their growth patterns in response to mechanical stimulation, such as touch or wind.