Which statement is the best explanation for why policies such as rent control and import quotas persist in spite of the fact that experts are united in their opposition to such policies?
A) Economists have not yet convinced the general public that the policies are undesirable.
B) Economists are simply wrong about the economic impact of these policies.
C) Economists have different values than do most people.
D) Economists are usually of a different political party than are lawmakers.

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The persistence of such policies despite expert opposition suggests that the general public is not convinced by economists' arguments against them.

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