Question
The government justifies large-scale expressway
projects by arguing that better road connectivity directly boosts regional economic development. Officials cite reduced travel time and improved logistics as evidence that such projects inevitably create jobs and attract investment to nearby towns. Which of the following is an underlying assumption in the government’s argument?Solution
The argument assumes that better roads attract investors; without this, the link between roads and growth collapses.
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