Which of the Following Is Not True of Declining Industries

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of declining industries?

• A)Job loss is not a problem in a declining industry because the workers can easily find jobs in expanding industries.
• B)Jobs may be lost by declining industries but new jobs are created in expanding industries.
• C)Over 60 million new jobs have been created in the United States since 1960.
• D)One way to solve the problems posed by declining industries is for the government to fund programs to retrain workers for jobs that are in greater demand.
• E)One way to solve the problems posed by declining industries is for the government to offer wage subsidies or special tax breaks that decline over time.

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Definitions:

Connective

Referring to connective tissue, which supports, binds together, and protects tissues and organs in the body.

Cartilage

A flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body, such as the joints, rib cage, ear, nose, bronchial tubes, and intervertebral discs.

Epithelial

Relating to the epithelium, a layer of cells covering the body surfaces, lining cavities, and forming glands.