Question ID:PT14 S2 Q17 Passage:Consumer activist: By allowing major airlines to abandon, as they promptly did, all but their most profitable routes, the government’s decision to cease regulation of the airline industry has worked to the disadvantage of everyone who lacks access to a large metropolitan airport.Industry representative: On the contrary, where major airlines moved out, regional airlines have moved in and, as a consequence, there are more flights into and out of most small airports now than before the change in regulatory policy. Stem:The industry representative’s argument will not provide an effective answer to the consumer activist’s claim unless which one of the following is true? Correct Answer Choice:CChoice A:No small airport has fewer flights now than it did before the change in policy regarding regulation of the airline industry. Choice B:When permitted to do so by changes in regulatory policy, each major airline abandoned all but large metropolitan airports. Choice C:Policies that result in an increase in the number of flights to which consumers have easy access do not generally work to the disadvantage of consumers. Choice D:Regional airlines charge less to fly a given route now than the major airlines charged when they flew the same route. Choice E:Any policy that leads to an increase in the number of competitors in a given field works to the long-term advantage of consumers.