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Question

Which of the following, if true, provides evidence that most logically completes the argument below?

According to a widely held economic hypothesis, imposing strict environmental regulations reduces economic growth. This hypothesis is undermined by the fact that the states with the strictest environmental regulations also have the highest economic growth. This fact does not show that environmental regulations promote growth, however, since

 

Difficulty Level

Medium

Solution

Question type: Inference based question 

Summary of the argument: It is commonly thought that strict environmental regulations hamper the growth of the nation. However the same is not true because there might be other causes that promote economic growth.  

A) Correct Answer 

B) This doesn’t support the logic of the argument.  

C) Reducing economic growth doesn’t mean reduction of environmental regulations.  

D) This goes against the argument because the argument clearly states that environmental regulations do not promote growth.  

E) Not within the scope of the argument as we don’t have information about states with weak environmental regulations.  

Option Analysis