All industrialized countries have become “service economies.” Which factor helps explain this shift?
A. Trade unionism and failure of the manufacturing sector to grow
B. Information age and laborsaving innovation in manufacturing
C. The decline in the number of workers possessing the required skills for industrial production
D. The lack of competition in the service sector
Answer: B
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