in thE ContExt oF thE pAssAgE, thE worD "ExCEssivE" (linE 29) most ClosEly CorrEsponDs to whiCh oF thE Following phrAsEs
A．FAr morE thAn CAn BE justiFiED By workEr prEFErEnCEs
B．FAr morE thAn CAn BE ExplAinED By FluCtuAtions in proDuCt DEmAnD
C．FAr morE thAn CAn BE BEnEFiCiAl to thE suCCEss oF thE Firms thEmsElvEs
D．FAr morE thAn CAn BE ACCountED For By An ExpAnDing nAtionAl EConomy