THE CORRECT ANSWER IS (C). ALTHOUGH THE AUTHOR DOES RESPOND TO WHA...

39. The correct answer is (C). Although the author does respond to what might be oneundesired result of voucher privatization—falling stock prices, as well as explain thecause of falling stock prices—the author does not offer an “alternative” explanation forthis phenomenon, as suggested by choice (C). Moreover, the author’s purpose indiscussing falling stock prices is not to explain their cause, but rather to acknowledgethat what appears to be an undesirable consequence of voucher privatization mayactually help bring about a desirable result.