Chapter 9. Is the End of Economic Growth in Sight?

EIA Activity: Is the End of Economic Growth in Sight?

1. Question

   Use Link 1 to answer the following questions. True or False: The third great wave of economic change will be driven mostly by technology.

   A.

   False.

   B.

   True.

2. Question

   Some of the technologies that will drive the third great wave include:

   A.

   Advanced robotics

   B.

   Unmanned vehicles

   C.

   Pilotless drones

   D.

   All of the above

3. Question

   True or False: With the development of the integrated circuit in the 1960s, computing was made possible.

   A.

   False.

   B.

   True.

4. Question

   True or False: Today, manufactures are developing autonomous or near-autonomous vehicles.

   A.

   True.

   B.

   False.

5. Question

   True or False: The third wave is likely to improve living standards and human welfare.

   A.

   True.

   B.

   False.

6. Question

   Could you live without the internet for the rest of your life? Yes or no? Discuss.

   Your response will be graded by your instructor.

   Could you live without the internet for the rest of your life? Yes or no? Discuss.

7. Question

   Do you think smartphones used today are more powerful than supercomputers used in the 1960s? Yes or no? Discuss.

   Your response will be graded by your instructor.

   Do you think smartphones used today are more powerful than supercomputers used in the 1960s? Yes or no? Discuss.

8. Question

   If you were forced to choose between having a smartphone or a laptop, which would you choose? Discuss.

   Your response will be graded by your instructor.

   If you were forced to choose between having a smartphone or a laptop, which would you choose? Discuss.

• Point per question: 1pts for short answer 1pts for multiple choice
• number of attempts on quiz as a whole: 1 or unlimited?
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