Question

A government is trying to promote industrialization. it is concerned because the country's workforce is almost entirely agricultural. the government launches a program to train workers in the skills necessary to work in factories, build railroads, and complete other tasks necessary for industrialization. which factor of production is the government described in this passage attempting to develop?

a. entrepreneurship
b. capital
c. land
d. labor

Answer 1

The factor of production that the government is described in the given passage attempting to develop is that of labour.

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The passage clearly depicts that the government is inclined towards developing necessary industrial skills in its workforce which is predominantly engaged in agricultural activities.

In order to do that, the government is putting emphasis on dispensing training of various skills so that the workforce becomes 'industry-ready'. Thus, it can be said that the government's focus is on the development of labour.