If the government wanted to enact a policy to increase living standards, what might it do?
A)allow corporate tax write-offs for money spent on worker safety
B)make it more difficult to receive unemployment benefits
C)increase educational opportunities for workers
D)prohibit unions from organizing

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Increasing educational opportunities for workers can lead to higher-skilled workers who can command higher wages, which will ultimately increase living standards.

Answer: A
 Allowing corporate tax write-offs for money spent on worker safety can lead to safer working conditions, which can not only improve living standards but also reduce healthcare costs and improve workplace productivity.

B and D are not viable options to increase living standards as they would reduce income and bargaining power for workers, leading to lower living standards.

If the Government Wanted to Enact a Policy to Increase