Suppose That a Further Increase in Specialization Allows a Country

question 75

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a further increase in specialization allows a country to increase total output by 10%, but afterward it was discovered that work absenteeism increased by 30%. This is likely an example of:

• A) modern production.
• B) too much specialization.
• C) too little specialization.
• D) inefficiencies caused by labor unions.

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A powerful analgesic drug derived from opium, used to relieve severe pain.

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