Writer Thomas Friedman asserts that "America is the greatest engine of innovation that has ever existed and it can't be duplicated anytime soon,because"

A) of its extreme freedom of thought.
B) of its emphasis on independent thinking.
C) of its steady immigration of new minds.
D) of its risk-taking culture with no stigma attached to trying and failing.
E) of all of the factors listed.

Innovation

The act of converting a concept or innovation into a product or service that generates value or is something customers are willing to purchase.

Thomas Friedman

An American journalist, author, and three-time Pulitzer Prize winner known for his work on globalization and the modern world economy.

Immigration

Moving to a different country with the intent to reside there indefinitely.