The first, second, and third waves of outsourcing experienced by the United States involve _____ respectively.
A) goods-producing jobs, simple service work, and skilled knowledge work
B) simple service work, goods-producing jobs, and skilled knowledge work
C) simple service work, skilled knowledge work, and goods-producing jobs
D) skilled knowledge work, simple service work, and goods-producing jobs

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The first wave of outsourcing involved goods-producing jobs, such as manufacturing, moving to countries with lower labor costs. The second wave saw simple service work, like call centers and data entry, being outsourced. The third wave involves skilled knowledge work, including jobs in IT, finance, and healthcare, being outsourced or offshored to take advantage of global talent pools.

The First, Second, and Third Waves of Outsourcing Experienced by the United