Regulation Might NOT Increase Total Surplus Because

question 57

Multiple Choice

Regulation might NOT increase total surplus because

• A)the costs of the regulation might outweigh the benefits.
• B)it may not be possible to gather the information necessary to set prices correctly.
• C)regulators might get captured by the industry.
• D)All of the above.

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