Critical Reasoning

Politician B: Our aim should be to encourage the government of Qarnak to change its policies and become more open. An Trade embargo, as opposed to a full scale military intervention, is the best way to achieve this.Therefore, we should only buy products from other countries and do as much as possible to encourage other countries to boycott Qarnak.

Which of the following if true, would be the best evidence that the economy in politician country would not be materially harmed if Politician B's recommendation is followed?

a. Many of the major corporations in the Politician B's country buy products from Qarnak.
b. Some of the companies from the Politician B's country that have factories in Qarnak would be able to out-source their production to other countries for little cost within a short period of time.
c. Some companies that do business with qarnak have instituted fair treatment policies for their workers.
d. Based on the past statistics, the projected financial loss in Politician B's country incurred as a result of the boycott would be negligible.
e.If the government were to go to war against Qarnak, the stability of many of its companies would be undermined by the possible terrorist activity.

Source: Manhattan review