Which of the following is most characteristic of a post-industrial economy?
A) Service and information sectors are the primary sources of economic growth.
B) The market for consumer goods present little growth potential.
C) The nation has an economy based on agriculture.
D) Many people rely on bartering for basic goods and services.
E) The country has an economy based on exporting raw materials.
A
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