What Problem Does the Government Have That Makes Price Regulation

question 135

Multiple Choice

What problem does the government have that makes price regulation less than an ideal solution?

• A) There is no effective way to enforce price regulation.
• B) The government cannot tell what price a firm is charging.
• C) Regulators frequently will not have the information they need to set prices.
• D) Regulation often will lead to lower costs.

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