Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Consumer-credit expansion has benefits (convenience, cashless economy) and risks (debt traps). Strong arguments should relate to financial-stability or consumer-protection outcomes, not superficial attributes.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Argument I is strong: it references behavioral and structural risks that justify considering restrictions or safeguards (KYC, credit limits, disclosure). Argument II is weak: “being high-tech” is irrelevant to the policy question and offers no welfare-related reason to avoid restrictions.
Step-by-Step Solution:
I: Identifies concrete harm pathways—strong.II: Non-sequitur; technology image is not a policy criterion—weak.
Final Answer:
Only Argument I is strong.
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