Question

which sentence best states two central ideas that support blanc’s argument in passage 2? some political economists argue that competition is a good thing, and others believe that it harms most people. middle class people make money by running small businesses, and poor people work for others for pay. individuals who are willing to work can work for money, and contractors can decide how much to pay them. private property limits poor people’s access to essential natural resources, and competition lowers their wages.

Explanation:

To determine the best sentence, we analyze each option:

• The first option presents differing views of political economists on competition, not Blanc’s argument’s central ideas.
• The second option describes class - based work structures, not supporting an argument about economic issues affecting the poor.
• The third option focuses on work and payment dynamics, not on the limitations faced by the poor as part of an argument.
• The fourth option: Blanc likely argues about economic inequalities. Private property limiting poor people’s access to natural resources and competition lowering their wages are two ideas that support a critique of the economic system’s impact on the poor, which would be central to his argument.

Answer:

D. Private property limits poor people’s access to essential natural resources, and competition lowers their wages.