The Social Interest Theory of Regulation Asserts That Regulation

question 121

Multiple Choice

The social interest theory of regulation asserts that regulation

• A) seeks an efficient use of resources.
• B) is aimed at keeping prices as low as possible.
• C) helps firms maximize economic profit.
• D) of a natural monopoly must be done using rate of return regulation.
• E) does not work for society as well as would allowing the firms freedom from regulation.

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