Technology and Economics Answers

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Which conclusion is best supported by the data in the graph?

A
Technology is a small part of the US economy.
B
Technology is a growing part of the US economy.
C
Technology is a declining part of the US economy.
D
Technology is the largest sector in the US economy.
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What did you include in your answer? Check all that apply.

A
I have access to more products.
B
I can instantly communicate with others.
C
I can use technology to monitor economic trends.
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[___] has improved access to information.

A
Transportation technology
B
The Internet
C
Production automation
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[___] has created faster production times for many goods.

A
The Internet
B
Transportation technology
C
Automation
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Many people prefer to shop online instead of in traditional retail settings.What are the advantages of purchasing goods online? Check all that apply.faster deliverythe ability to find cheaper prices than many stores in personthe convenience of receiving an item without going to a storethe ability to research an item before making a purchasethe ability to test an item in person

A
faster delivery
B
the ability to find cheaper prices than many stores in person
C
the convenience of receiving an item without going to a store
D
the ability to research an item before making a purchase
E
the ability to test an item in person
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Economists make economic predictions using:

A
educated guesses based solely on their opinion.
B
data about the economy from the past.
C
information only about other nations.
D
data about how outside economies allocate their resources.
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Using information from the lesson, explain how new technologies change your experience as a consumer.Provide your answer in the form of a complete paragraph.

Answer:

New technologies change my experience as a consumer by giving me access to more products from around the world and allowing me to buy them instantly. I can communicate quickly with producers and use technology to monitor economic trends in my country and in my own life. These tools give me more freedom to make economic choices.

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Identify each statement as an advantage or disadvantage of automation.

Answers:
Can help to create lower prices for manufactured goods:advantage
May cause fewer mistakes in the manufacturing process:advantage

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