Many policy makers insist that consumer spending is a strong economic (i)____________ and, therefore, (ii)____________ of retail stores is a contributing factor to low-performing economies. To improve economic conditions in Lakewood, Colorado, the city has begun charging residents a public improvement fee, on top of normal sales tax, which will (iii)____________ tax breaks offered to major retailers to attract their business. A. stratagem B. a paucity C. indemnify D. catalyst E. a respite F. liquidate G. axiom H. an apex I. underwrite