Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions based on the passage:
People will invest in education if they are given the economic freedom to fully enjoy the benefits. As has become the norm, people invest in education because the marginal return on education increases their economic freedom. It is a sound decision to invest in education if, after tax rate reductions, people can enjoy a certain income marginally higher than the income they derive from improving educational levels. However, it makes no significant sense to invest in education if the government taxes the income of educated people at a very high rate. The same applies to parents who wish to improve their children's educational standards.
What message the passage conveys about parents spending on the educational advancement of children?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The passage states that "The same applies to parents who wish to improve their children's educational standards," referring to the idea that people invest in education when they can enjoy the economic benefits, specifically higher income after taxes. This indicates that parents' decisions are also motivated by the potential economic return on investment.