Question

Government officials in Country M have determined that they need to take action to encourage the growth of their economy. To do this, they have introduced an incentive policy that offers citizens free education. This is extended to all individuals who sign a contract agreeing to work within their specific industry for the next ten years.

Country M hopes to encourage economic growth by investing in

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research to develop goods that can be sold on a global scale.
research to develop goods that can be sold on a global scale.

resources that can be traded with other nations.
resources that can be traded with other nations.

education to reduce unemployment and increase production.
education to reduce unemployment and increase production.

new technologies to produce goods that are in great demand.
new technologies to produce goods that are in great demand.
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Answer 1

education to reduce unemployment and increase production.

Rationale: Offering free education tied to work agreements is an investment in human capital — it raises workers' skills and productivity, which can lower unemployment and boost overall production and economic growth.