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critique the following statement: Thank goodness we have so many government regulatory agencies. They keep Big...

critique the following statement: Thank goodness we have so many government regulatory agencies. They keep Big Business in check.

Think about the cost and benefit of regulations. Who benefits the most (consumers vs producers) from stringent regulations? Give some real world examples of a business or an industry that is highly regulated and discuss the implications of such regulation to the business or industry and to consumers.

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Rahul Sunny answered 7 months ago
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