Which of the following statements about the effects of automation on employees is TRUE?
A) In the long run,automation will create more jobs than are lost because of it.
B) The majority of workers will lose their jobs when automation is used.
C) More employees will be needed immediately after automation is implemented,but eventually the number required will decrease.
D) There is no way to judge before implementation how many workers will be needed.
E) Many of the workers now performing the jobs will be unable to perform the new automated jobs and will be fired.

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Automation tends to lead to the creation of new jobs and industries even as it displaces workers from their current roles. Over time, the economy adjusts, and new opportunities emerge, often in more advanced or service-oriented sectors.

Which of the Following Statements About the Effects of Automation