Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A) The United States was the most competitive economy in 2017.
B) Global trade has helped lift hundreds of millions of Chinese out of poverty.
C) The presence of a few dominant companies in an industry makes it more difficult for entrepreneurs to start a business in that sector.
D) Around the world, consumers are showing a robust appetite for the sharing-based economy.
E) Most Americans use their mobile devices for getting directions or listening to music rather than making purchases.