Question

The Department of Transportation built a new highway interchange outside of Raymond’s town. Many of the businesses are suffering because the amount of traffic in town has been reduced. This is forcing employers to reduce their number of employees. What factor that affects the labor market is represented in this situation?
a.
World event
b.
Government action
c.
Social change
d.
Population shift

Answer 1

b. Government action

The Department of Transportation (a government agency) built the interchange, an infrastructure decision that changed traffic patterns and affected local employment — so it's a government action.