In one Asian country, scientists developed a new technology that made housing construction more efficient. They saw increased production in housing and electronics. How did the development in construction most likely lead to an increase in electronics?
a. The government subsidized the electronics industry so it would not fall behind.
b. It motivated electronics engineers to outcompete the construction engineers.
c. Some resources previously used in construction were shifted to electronics.
d. Both industries used the exact same tools and technology.
c. Some resources previously used in construction were shifted to electronics.
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