Over the last several decades improvements in computer software, hardware and robotics have dramatically altered the ability of machines to do complex repetitive tasks. i) Discuss the implications for semi-skilled skilled workers as a result of this improvement. ii) Discuss how the cost of the new technology influences the choice of inputs used in production and the rate of adoption of the new technology.

Over the last several decades improvements in computer software, hardware and robotics have dramatically altered the ability of machines to do complex repetitive tasks. i) Discuss the implications for semi-skilled skilled workers as a result of this improvement. ii) Discuss how the cost of the new technology influences the choice of inputs used in production and the rate of adoption of the new technology.

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