According to structural-functional theorists, maintaining a cheap pool of laborers who may be in and out of work serves to ______.

A. provide a labor force willing to do society's dirty work
B. reduce crime
C. help retailers sell goods that others do not want
D. de-stabilize society


Answer: A

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