The striking dock workers on the west coast refused to unload the ships carrying merchandise for retail stores.These stores suffered loss of revenue during the Christmas season,their highest earnings period of the year.This revenue reduction is ________________ that ___________ covered by insurance.
A)a direct loss,can be
B)indirect loss,can be
C)direct loss,cannot be
D)indirect loss,cannot be

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The revenue reduction is an indirect loss because it is a consequence of the primary event (the strike) and such losses are typically not covered by insurance.

The Striking Dock Workers on the West Coast Refused to Unload