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"I truly never would have thought my idea of opening a high-end art supply store would work when my country became independent from the Soviet Union. But because the arts are so important here in Poland, and the government helped me all along the way, it's been a very exciting time."
- Entrepreneur from Bialystok, Poland

Which of the following does this passage indicate about the Polish government?

A. It has decreased its economic role since Soviet power ended.
B. It helps entrepreneurs more than big business.
C. It recognizes the economic importance of entrepreneurship.
D. It aims to limit its economic role

C. It recognizes the economic importance of entrepreneurship.