Why Is the Regulatory State Likely to Expand in the Future

question 214

Multiple Choice

Why is the regulatory state likely to expand in the future?

• A) The Democrats control the United States Congress.
• B) Little permanent deregulation was achieved during the 1980s, an era dominated by conservative ideas, business values, and an extremely popular president committed to deregulation.
• C) Few regulatory policies are supported by the public.
• D) Regulation makes American businesses more efficient and competitive in the world market.
• E) All of the above

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