Which factor contributes to determining whether or not economic conflict leads to violence?

A) It is rarely an issue as most economic powers do not have strong military forces.
B) The use of violence would diminish the profit of economic transactions more than could be gained by such violence.
C) Privateering has been outlawed by the World Court, which has eliminated most conflicts.
D) The naval strength of the states in conflict deters economic conflict.

Answer: B