The election of a more restrictive government, rather than the availab

Question

The election of a more restrictive government, rather than the availability of resources, is to blame for Country X’s recent decline in manufacturing exports. Country Y suffers from the same shortage of resources, but its manufacturing exports have recently risen.    1 
 Which of the following, if true, most seriously undermines the argument?

A. Agricultural exports have also recently declined in Country X.
B. Country X is much more accessible geographically for trade than is Country Y.
C. Both countries have had trouble locating resources needed for manufacturing.
D. The manufacturing exports from Country X are significantly different than those from Country Y.
E. The government of Country X is trying to create an economy that will help distribute resources more fairly.

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Official Explanation

If the two countries have significantly different manufacturing exports, the same shortage of resources might affect Country X much more severely than it does Country Y; therefore this statement casts doubt that the shortage in Country X is caused by the government—it could very well be caused by the shortage of resources. 
 
  Answer: D

The election of a more restrictive government, rather than the availab

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