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Government regulation is intended to

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encourage producers to take negative actions.
B
discourage producers from taking harmful actions.
C
encourage producers to follow the Constitution.
D
discourage producers from making a profit.
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Which are duties of OSHA? Check all that apply.investigating worker complaintsinspecting imported foodinspecting businesseslabeling productsprotecting the environment

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investigating worker complaints
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inspecting imported food
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inspecting businesses
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labeling products
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protecting the environment
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The EPA legislates and enforces more regulations that reap greater benefits than the other agencies.
B
The EPA legislates and enforces food regulations that reap greater benefits than the other agencies.
C
The EPA has a larger budget than the other agencies, and its employees work longer hours.
D
The EPA is less efficient than the other agencies, and its employees spend more money.
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Which regulatory agencies provide general oversight for the banking industry?

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the Fed and the FDIC
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the Fed and OSHA
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the FDIC and the EPA
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the FDIC and the FDA
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Which are results of regulation in a mixed-market economy? Check all that apply.

A
compliance with laws
B
advantages for producers
C
control of markets
D
advantages for government
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control of externalities
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Which explains why government regulation is necessary in a mixed-market economy?

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Government regulation protects constitutional rights, safety, and fairness.
B
Government regulation protects property rights, safety, and profits.
C
Government regulation protects constitutional rights, profits, and fairness.
D
Government regulation protects property rights, safety, and business owners.
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What makes enforcing safety standards a challenge for the Food and Drug Administration?

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Many foods are imported from other countries, and the FDA must ensure those foods meet the same standards as US goods.
B
The FDA faces competition from the EPA, which sets standards for product labeling.
C
The FDA has no control over advertising laws, which may conflict with safety standard laws.
D
Many raw materials are exported to other countries, and the FDA must ensure those materials meet the same standards as international goods.
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The Food and Drug Administration sets standards for

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advertising.
B
product labeling.
C
the environment.
D
traffic safety.
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Which statement explains how regulations on prices affect business practices?

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Regulations keep prices fair and prevent businesses from establishing monopolies.
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Regulations keep prices low and help businesses to establish monopolies.
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Regulations keep prices fair and help businesses to establish monopolies.
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Regulations keep prices low and prevent businesses from establishing monopolies.

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