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A Member State's parliament is debating whether to transpose an EU directive on minimum wage indexation ahead of the mandatory deadline. Proponents argue that early transposition will signal institutional reliability to foreign investors, who they claim closely monitor regulatory predictability. They conclude that early transposition will therefore lead to a measurable increase in inward foreign direct investment within two years.
Which of the following is an assumption on which the proponents' argument depends?
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Negation test applied: if the directive itself imposes costs that deter FDI, then early transposition—even if it signals reliability—would be offset or negated by those costs, breaking the link between early transposition and increased FDI. Choice A is a 'close miss': it would strengthen the argument but is not necessary—investors could reward proactive behaviour even if they don't currently view the country as unpredictable. Choice C concerns timing but the argument's logic does not hinge on how far away the deadline is. Choice D strengthens but is not required; the argument works even if others also transpose early. Choice E is similarly strengthening but not necessary.