The Free-Enterprise System Is Subject to Major Modifications by the Activities

question 12

Multiple Choice

The free-enterprise system is subject to major modifications by the activities of government. Which of the following is not a reason that the government intervenes in the free market?

• A) To protect public property
• B) To provide a stable money supply
• C) To regulate industries with strong public interest
• D) To set minimum standards for wages and working conditions

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