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一、经济〖1〗1Companies today have to contend with deep divides and polarization coursing through politics, culture and almost every realm of American life? Today we pay what I like to call a “polarization tax?” It comes in the form of tariffs; a less competitive workforce due to restrictions on immigration; and policy uncertainty? Populism is on the rise, and the world is sorting into two spheres: one for more authoritarian governments and one for more open governments? This creates an additional burden on businesses trying to succeed in foreign markets?The “polarization tax” likely isn?t cheap? As a comparison, economists predict that the British will forgo approximately 5 percent of per capita income due to Brexit? Recent U?S? economic data paints an ominous picture? At the same time that personal consumption expenditures rose 2?9 percent in the third quarter, government spending increased and a tax cut took hold, business investment actually fell―which is unusual?Is it all bad news? Will the 2020s create a drag on business that holds back competition, growth and new innovations? No, I don?t believe so? But for businesses to succeed in this new paradigm, they?ll need a new playbook?Polarization has changed the game for companies looking to connect with consumers, who today expect businesses to take stands on issues? Take, for instance, Nike?s decision to embrace NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick? Nike could have played it safe and won no loyalty? Instead, it chose to engender goodwill among a dedicated segment of customers, and the company?s stock is up since the move? At the other end of the spectrum, look at Chick?fil?A? While the company has moderated its positions some, it has remained true to its conservative religious beliefs, while becoming one of the most profitable fast?food chains in the country?Across the world, poverty, illiteracy and even inequality are all at historic lows? Deaths from war are dramatically lower than in previous eras? For all the polarization, there are more people connected, sharing and trading ideas and knowledge, than ever before? For business, recognizing and navigating both of these trends―division and unification―will help create success over the next decade?The “polarization tax” is a burden on all of us―and it comes with a price tag? That?s the bad news? The good news is that American companies have opportunities they didn?t dream possible a decade ago? By following a new playbook and learning how to navigate division, American businesses will have a chance to grow and prosper in the 2020s?1? The “polarization tax” (Para?1) refers to ?［A］the money businesses pay for supporting authoritarian government［B］the increased costs for companies to succeed in foreign markets［C］the revenue companies reap from less competitive workforce［D］the increased tariff foreign countries levy on American exports2? Brexit is mentioned to suggest that ?［A］firms in Britain and America are similar overseas businesses［B］American businesses will be profoundly affected by Brexit［C］more government spending is needed to make business grow［D］deepening divides in the world will affect American businesses3? The successes of two American businesses indicate ?［A］consumers care about a company?s social and political standpoints［B］customer loyalty has become all the more important than ever before［C］it is important for businesses to show enough goodwill to customers［D］companies should moderate their political positions from time to time4? In contrast to polarization, ?［A］more companies advocate unification［B］more companies have achieved success［C］there appears a trend for more cooperation［D］companies become less profit?oriented5? The overall tone of text is ?［A］warning［B］optimistic［C］critical［D］pessimistic