The distribution of income in the United States became more unequal in the 1990s. One explanation for this trend is that advances in information technologies have ________ low-skilled labor and ________ high-skilled labor.

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Advances in information technologies have increased the demand for high-skilled labor due to the need for specialized skills to operate and innovate with new technologies, while decreasing the demand for low-skilled labor as automation and technology can replace routine tasks.

The Distribution of Income in the United States Became More