Governments Continue to Impose Price Controls

question 175

Multiple Choice

Governments continue to impose price controls. Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for this?

• A) Some people do benefit from such price controls.
• B) People fear that prices will change dramatically if the price controls are removed.
• C) It is politically expedient to enact regulations that benefit influential voting groups.
• D) Price controls are always effective.

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