I believe the correct answer is practices.
The entire paragraph is describing a practice which is quite common for this culture group. The practice is that of a competition where the emperor is present. There are no particular attitudes, values, or goals presented in the excerpt.
Answer:
B: in a strong economy, rental prices increase
Explanation:
From the text, the author writes "The stronger the economy, the stronger the upward pressure on rents."
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