Richard Has Successfully Smuggled a Leading-Edge Piece of Technology by Hiding

Multiple Choice

Richard has successfully smuggled a leading-edge piece of technology by hiding it in his cell phone during an international flight. A decade ago,it would have been impossible to contain this same piece of technology in anything smaller than a suitcase. This scenario demonstrates the:

A) Reduced need for export controls due to greater technology innovation
B) Increased need for export controls due to the loosening of mutual bonds among allied nations
C) Increased need for export controls due to greater foreign availability of high technology products
D) Increased need for export controls due to technology miniaturization
E) Reduced need for export control systems due to trade from economic organizations