Diamonds That Come from Rebel African Troops Trying to Get

question 1

True/False

Diamonds that come from rebel African troops trying to get money for weapons are much cheaper than diamonds from countries that are not in conflict.A diamond retailer that ignores the pleas of human rights organizations not to sell the cheaper diamonds is creating a cost competitive advantage for itself.

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