Question

question # 11
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why does government regulation of the transportation industry create high numbers of jobs? (select all that apply.)
because all commercial levels of transportation are subject to licensing, and certification requirements create jobs.
government regulators are responsible for the health and safety of passengers, and growing concerns about security and terrorism are creating new jobs.
many transportation carriers are private businesses which means that regulators must inspect and verify their compliance.
regulation of the transportation industry actually takes away more jobs than it creates.

Explanation:

• Licensing and certification requirements in commercial - level transportation need personnel, creating jobs.
• Concerns about passenger health, safety, security, and terrorism require government regulators, thus creating jobs.
• Inspecting and verifying compliance of private - business transportation carriers by regulators creates jobs. The statement that regulation takes away more jobs than it creates is contrary to the question's premise.

Answer:

• Because all commercial levels of transportation are subject to licensing, and certification requirements create jobs.
• Government regulators are responsible for the health and safety of passengers, and growing concerns about security and terrorism are creating new jobs.
• Many transportation carriers are private businesses which means that regulators must inspect and verify their compliance.