Best​ Goods, one of the leading department store​ chains, offers goods at low prices. It recently opened many new stores across the country. After successfully setting up stores in most major​ cities, Best Goods faced substantial opposition in the city of​ Joberg, where lobbyists for smaller general stores​ (local businesses) opposed its entry. These lobbyists argued that Best Goods would put many local stores out of business and would also increase income inequality and unemployment in the city.
Which of the​ following, if​ true, would weaken the stand of the​ lobbyists?
A.
The price level in the economy has been rising in the recent past.
B.
It is common for traditional retailers to modernize and successfully compete with organized retailing.
C.
The country has a proportional tax​ structure, where the amount of tax paid is proportional to income earned.
D.
Compared to most other cities in the​ country, the average income level of​ Joberg's population is higher.
E.
The net impact on employment in Joberg is expected to be negative.