The extractive sector employs relatively few workers because of
A)the sector's high productivity.
B)the relative unattractiveness of farm work.
C)tight immigration laws.
D)stiff international competition.
E)federal price supports.

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The extractive sector includes industries such as mining, oil and gas extraction, and logging, which are highly mechanized and require significant capital investment. As a result, productivity is high and relatively few workers are needed compared to other sectors such as agriculture or manufacturing.

The Extractive Sector Employs Relatively Few Workers Because of