Read the text below entitled "Job Outlook" in order to answer questions 21 to 23.
Job Outlook
Source: www.bls.gov
20th Dec 2005 (Adapted)
Competition for budget analyst jobs is expected over the 2004-14 projection period. Candidates with a master's degree should have the best job opportunities. Familiarity with computer financial software packages also should enhance a jobseeker's employment prospects.
Employment of budget analysts is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through 2014. Employment growth will be driven by the continuing demand for sound financial analysis in both the public and the private sectors. In addition to employment growth, many job openings will result from the need to replace experienced budget analysts who transfer to other occupations or leave the labor force.
In paragraph 2, the author refers to "the continuing demand for sound financial analysis in both the public and the private sectors." Therefore, this analysis should be
