Regulatory Capture Often Occurs Because of Which of the Following

question 24

Multiple Choice

Regulatory capture often occurs because of which of the following?

• A)Government officials want stronger control over industry regulation.
• B)Nearly everyone with expertise works in the regulated industry.
• C)Patent law allows firms to gain monopoly power easily and therefore control a market.
• D)Consumer groups are effective at lobbying the government for industry regulation.

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