During an economic contraction, a construction company lays off workers while a nearby hospital continues to hire nurses. What explains this difference?

Healthcare services, such as nursing care, are needed even when the economy slows, so hospitals may continue hiring. Construction often depends on consumer spending and investment, which tend to fall during an economic contraction, leading companies to lay off workers. This makes B, “Healthcare services remain in demand regardless of economic conditions, while construction depends heavily on consumer spending,” the best explanation.

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