Nevin manages a McDonald$$s franchise in the middle of Manhattan. He recently oversaw the installation of self$-$checkout kiosks, which promises to make the ordering process $30\%$ more efficient and $50\%$ faster. This new technology also means that each franchise could operate with fewer cashiers.

Refer to Scenario $2\mathrm{.}1.$ If all fast food franchises in the United States were able to use the same technology, it would contribute to a$($n$)\_\_\_\_\_\_$ in unemployment for the country.

increase

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recovery

decrease