Why do various federal, state, and local government programs raise people’s standard of living?

because the standard of living is too low

because certain groups of people have fewer opportunities to raise their standard of living

because people living in areas of poverty cannot afford to pay their taxes

because people expect to maintain that standard of living

Certain groups of people have fewer opportunities to be productive

Explanation:

In Economic Development Integration program some communities need help developing a road map and figuring out where to start their effort, these communities or groups required infrastructure to start a business and expand its operations.

Nowadays the federal government is collaborating like never before to create new jobs for certain groups of the society who need their assistance to raise their standard of living.

the right answer is a