What Is One Reason Activists Might Lobby the Government for Regulation

question 113

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 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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