Often Politicians Assert That a Price, Such as the Price

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Essay

Often politicians assert that a price, such as the price of gasoline or the rent for an apartment, is too high and that it is unfair for these prices to be so high. If these products are traded in competitive markets, what fairness rule are politicians using? Why?

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