Sufficient AssumptionDiff: Medium
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: An economist says unemployment is going down no matter what, because both spending more and spending less will create jobs.
Conclusion: Unemployment will soon decrease.
Reasoning: Both a significant increase and a significant decrease in government spending are predicted to lead to a decrease in unemployment.
Analysis: The economist covers the scenarios of a 'significant increase' and a 'significant decrease,' but what if spending stays exactly the same? To guarantee the conclusion that unemployment will decrease, we need to bridge the gap by assuming that one of these two changes is definitely going to happen. Look for an answer that ensures the government won't just keep spending at the current level.
Conclusion: Unemployment will soon decrease.
Reasoning: Both a significant increase and a significant decrease in government spending are predicted to lead to a decrease in unemployment.
Analysis: The economist covers the scenarios of a 'significant increase' and a 'significant decrease,' but what if spending stays exactly the same? To guarantee the conclusion that unemployment will decrease, we need to bridge the gap by assuming that one of these two changes is definitely going to happen. Look for an answer that ensures the government won't just keep spending at the current level.
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Unlock Full Passage4.The conclusion drawn by the economist is properly inferred if which one of the following is assumed?
Correct Answer
A
A ensures that one of the two sufficient conditions (significant increase or significant decrease in spending) will occur, and either condition leads to decreased unemployment. With A, the conclusion is properly inferred.
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