Which Argument Has Not Surfaced in the Contemporary Debate Over

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which argument has not surfaced in the contemporary debate over economic regulation?

• A) Regulation is economically inefficient
• B) Without regulation, undesirable economic consequences can develop
• C) Regulation decreases unemployment
• D) Regulation decreases international competitiveness

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Definitions:

Product Variety

The diversity of different items a firm, industry, or economy produces, providing consumers with multiple options to satisfy their preferences.

Graph Drawing

The process of representing data visually using plots and charts to make the information easier to understand.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually pay.

Market Price

The amount for which something can currently be purchased or sold within a marketplace, reflecting supply and demand conditions.