Question
In the question given below, a passage/statement is
followed by three statements which may or may not strengthen the assertion made in the passage. Select the combination of statements that STRENGTHEN the argument. Governments around the world are debating whether to introduce a "robot tax" on companies that use automation to replace human workers. Supporters argue that such a tax would slow down excessive automation, protect vulnerable workers, and generate revenue for retraining programs. Critics claim it would discourage technological progress and reduce global competitiveness. Which of the following statements, if true, would SUPPORT the case for a robot tax? I. A multinational study shows that industries with rapid automation witnessed a 40% reduction in entry-level jobs over the past decade. II. A pilot robot tax implemented in a European city helped fund large-scale retraining programs, where over 65% of participants secured new employment. III. Surveys indicate that most companies invest in automation primarily to improve product quality rather than reduce labor costs.Solution
To support the introduction of a robot tax, the statements must show that such a tax is necessary, useful, or effective. Statement I supports the argument because it shows automation is reducing jobs significantly, strengthening the need to slow automation or compensate displaced workers. Statement II supports the argument because it shows that a robot tax can successfully fund retraining programs and help people get new jobs—directly aligned with the supporters’ reasoning. Statement III does not support the argument. If companies adopt automation mainly for quality improvements rather than reducing labor costs, the argument that automation harms workers becomes weaker, and the justification for a robot tax becomes less clear. Therefore, Statements I and II strengthen the argument.
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