Critical Reasoning (CR) | Re: Between 1977 and 1987, the country of Ravonia lost about 12,000 jobs

(A) Not since the 1950s has the timber industry been Ravonia’s most important industry economically.
- This statement provides historical context but doesn't directly address the paradox of increased wood production and decreased employment.

(B) Between 1977 and 1987, the total number of acres of timberland in Ravonia fell, while the demand for wood products increased.
- This option addresses the paradox by explaining that the decrease in available timberland led to increased wood production (due to higher demand) but fewer jobs in theindustry.

(C) Since 1977, a growing proportion of the timber that has been cut in Ravonia has been exported as raw, unprocessed wood.
- This option directly addresses the paradox. If more timber is being exported as raw wood, it implies reduced wood processing within Ravonia, which can explain the increase in wood production (for export) but the decrease in employment (due to reduced processingactivities).

(D) Since 1977, domestic sales of
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