General Studies · Course of Action

Read the following information carefully and answer the question that follows. Statement: A small town's local economy is struggling due to a significant decrease in tourism. The primary reason identified is a lack of promotional activities and outdated infrastructure, including poor road conditions and a lack of modern amenities for tourists. The town council is concerned that if this trend continues, many local businesses will fail. Experts recommend that to revive the economy, the town needs to invest in promoting its unique cultural heritage and improving its tourist facilities. Assuming everything in the statement to be true, decide which of the following courses of action logically follow for pursuing. A. The town council should allocate a budget to repair roads and upgrade public facilities such as parks and restrooms. B. The town should host annual festivals showcasing its local culture and cuisine and advertise them in national magazines and on social media. C. The town should increase taxes on local businesses to generate more revenue for infrastructure development. D. The town council should completely abandon the tourism sector and focus on developing a new industry.