• It turns out that workers will have greater employment opportunities if their occupation undergoes some degree of computer automation. (paragraph 2)
• Take the legal industry as an example. Computers are taking over some of the work of lawyers and paralegals, and they're doing a better job of it. (paragraph 3)
• Automation reduces the cost of a product or service, and lower prices tend to attract more customers. (paragraph 6)
• Some trade groups are promoting skill-certification programs, which allow employers to recognize skills acquired through experience. (paragraph 11)
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The quotation that best supports the author's central claim is:
• "It turns out that workers will have greater employment opportunities if their occupation undergoes some degree of computer automation." (paragraph 2)
This statement directly addresses the central claim by suggesting that automation can lead to increased employment opportunities for workers, countering the common belief that automation solely leads to job loss.
