If We Accept the Principle of "Caveat Emptor" - "Let

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Essay

If we accept the principle of "caveat emptor" - "let the buyer beware," why then is there concern about the ethics of advertising. If the consumer is responsible to make the decision, is there anything to justify restricting the advertiser? Explain your view.

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