What Is One Reason Activists Might Lobby the Government for Regulation

question 33

Multiple Choice

What is one reason activists might lobby the government for regulation limiting the production of a product to less than would normally be produced in a perfectly competitive market?

• A)They value consumer surplus more than producer surplus.
• B)They value producer surplus more than consumer surplus.
• C)They seek to avoid future regulation.
• D)They seek to minimize total surplus.

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