Statement: Should there be a ban on product advertisements? Arguments: I. No. In a competitive era, informative advertising helps products reach consumers; better ads improve discovery. II. Yes. Advertising spends are huge and inflate product cost. Choose the option that best identifies the strong argument(s).

Introduction / Context:
Advertising can mislead, but it also conveys information on availability, features, and prices. A total ban is extreme.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Competition and consumer welfare benefit from information flows.
• Regulation (truth-in-advertising) exists to curb deceptive claims.

Concept / Approach:
Assess proportionality: regulate content/costs vs. ban all ads.

Step-by-Step Solution:
I argues for consumer information and market function. This is policy-relevant and proportional; regulate, do not ban. Strong.II notes cost pass-through, but that favors limits or transparency, not prohibition. Weak for a total ban.

Verification / Alternative check:
Most markets balance consumer protection with informative advertising.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Either/both misclassify; neither ignores the solid rationale in I.

Common Pitfalls:
Assuming all ad spend is waste; ignoring disclosure/competition effects.

Final Answer:
if only Argument I is strong