What major event in 2001 is linked to the decline in US manufacturing?

• The rise of the internet

• The introduction of new manufacturing technologies

• China's entry into the World Trade Organization

• The global financial crisis

How does an increase in productivity affect manufacturing jobs?

• It creates more jobs in the manufacturing sector

• It leads to a decrease in manufacturing jobs

• It has no impact on manufacturing jobs

• It increases the demand for manufacturing goods

What is the relationship between a country's wealth and its demand for manufacturing goods?

• There is no correlation between wealth and demand for manufacturing goods

• Wealthier countries demand more manufacturing goods

• Wealthier countries have a higher employment rate in manufacturing

• Wealthier countries demand fewer manufacturing goods

What are 'zombie companies'?

• Companies that have a large market share

• Companies that thrive in high-interest rate environments

• Companies that survive due to low interest rates

• Companies that are highly productive

What is the impact of low interest rates on companies in the US?

• They have no impact on company survival

• They lead to a decrease in company survival rates

• They help keep some companies alive that might not survive otherwise

• They increase the number of new companies