If Producers Support Proposed Regulation of Their Industry, Then

question 127

Multiple Choice

If producers support proposed regulation of their industry, then

• A)it is likely that consumers will benefit from the regulation
• B)it is likely that producers are looking out for the interests of the consumers
• C)it is likely that both producers and consumers will be adversely affected by the legislation
• D)it is possible that consumers will be adversely affected by the legislation
• E)it is likely that prices will fall

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