Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A. The United States was the world's largest economy in 2014.
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.


A. The United States was the world's largest economy in 2014.

In 2014, China overtook the United States as the world's largest economy.

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