I need 2 questions answered. 1000 words. Q1 Explain the connection between cost

I need 2 questions answered. 1000 words.
Q1 Explain the connection between cost competition between firms and technical change.
Q2 In past centuries, mechanization and improvements in labour productivity led to increased employment, real incomes and economic growth. However Martin Ford argues that current wave of innovation is likely to reduce opportunities. Explain Ford’s argument and refer to at least one researcher who takes a different view from Ford.
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