Postindustrial societies are organized around
A. production of goods, such as cars and computers.
B. agricultural production on large-scale farms, often referred to as factory farms.
C. the provision of information and services, as is done in banking and finance and health care.
D. trade via the Internet rather than via brick-and-mortar stores.
Answer: C
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