One Reason Regulators Push for Higher Prices in an Industry

question 47

Multiple Choice

One reason regulators push for higher prices in an industry is to

• A)prevent excess profits in the industry.
• B)protect the public from excessively low prices.
• C)encourage usage of the good or service.
• D)protect against the demise of existing firms.

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Definitions:

Third Party

An entity or individual not primarily involved in a legal contract or transaction but may be affected by it or have an interest in it.

Actual Authority

The express and implied powers granted to an agent by the principal in a principal-agent relationship.

Unanimous Vote

A voting outcome where all members of a group or assembly agree on a decision.

Majority Vote

A decision rule in group decision-making processes where more than half of the votes cast determine the outcome.