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How does the use of new technology in industry benefit consumers more so than producers?

A
Consumers can allocate their resources wisely.
B
Consumers have greater access to information.
C
Consumers can use materials from anywhere.
D
Consumers can ship goods around the world.
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This graph shows the US unemployment rate from August 2010 to November 2011. This graph suggests unemployment in the United States

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will continue to fall.
B
will continue to rise.
C
will remain the same.
D
will only change a little.
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The government of country A has determined there is a coal shortage based on mining reports. As a result of these data, the government decreases coal exports to other nations. Access to information helped country A

A
allocate resources.
B
limit consumption.
C
purchase goods.
D
increase sales.
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What is the best definition of technology?

A
Technology is replacing human workers with mechanical or electronic devices.
B
Technology is applying scientific knowledge to find answers and fix problems.
C
Technology is using fewer resources to manufacture goods more efficiently.
D
Technology is hiring workers from all over the world to manufacture goods.
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How can the use of new technology in industry benefit the US government?

A
The government can purchase materials from anywhere.
B
The government can rely on automation to reduce costs.
C
The government can react to economic changes quickly.
D
The government can transport goods around the world.
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Producers can generate instant sales by using

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devices.
B
forecasts.
C
patterns.
D
websites.
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What is the best definition of economic data?

A
Economic data is information used for calculation, analysis, or planning.
B
Economic data is the fastest time it takes to use the fewest resources.
C
Economic data is knowledge that can be applied to create solutions.
D
Economic data is a determination based on patterns and evidence.
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What is the best definition of automation?

A
the use of robotic equipment in a manufacturing process
B
the application of scientific knowledge to find answers and fix problems
C
the use of resources to manufacture goods more efficiently
D
the hiring of workers from all over the world to manufacture goods
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How does the use of new technology in industry benefit producers more so than consumers?

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Producers can purchase services online.
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Producers can buy goods 24 hours a day.
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Producers can instantly contact companies.
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Producers can quickly transport global goods.
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How can the use of new technology in industry benefit workers?

A
Workers can react to economic change quickly.
B
Workers can identify economic emergencies.
C
Workers can gain new knowledge and skills.
D
Workers can make economic forecasts.

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