(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 strengthen the stand of the lobbyists?A. Retail profits grew only by two percent this year.B. Best Goods created 15,000 jobs in the last year.C. The level of unemployment in Joberg is low.D. The quality of goods offered at Best Goods is usually the same quality as those offered at local stores.E. Many consumers prefer to shop in local stores because they offer goods on credit.

It is important to mention that the success or Failure of the lobbyist in this case would be depended on how much public support they can gathered for their cause.

If the Lobbyists can proof that The quality of goods offered at Best Goods is usually the same quality as those offered at local stores, it become more likely for them to obtain public supports. They can organized a boycott for Best Goods' products until eventually they are force to reallocate to another regions.

BUT, if the lobbyist fail to do so, Best Goods will appear as the sole providers for better products that will be seeked by local costumers. This make them gain a competitive advantage in the market and make it almost impossible for the lobbyists to gain support for the masses to leave their region.