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Which is a function of regulatory agencies?

e
encouraging business compliance
c
creating legislation for businesses
e
encouraging negative externalities
c
creating new business opportunities
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Which regulatory agencies provide general oversight for the banking industry?

t
the Fed and the FDIC
t
the Fed and OSHA
t
the FDIC and the EPA
t
the FDIC and the FDA
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Government regulation is intended to

A
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.
4

The Food and Drug Administration sets standards for

A
advertising.
B
product labeling.
C
the environment.
D
traffic safety.
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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
E
control of externalities
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Regulatory policy requires a balance between protecting safety and

A
protecting constitutional rights.
B
improving corporate profits.
C
improving environmental conditions.
D
protecting states’ rights.
8

A purpose of government regulation in a mixed-market economy is to protect

A
property rights.
B
corporate rights.
C
monetary rights.
D
states' rights.
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The chart shows a cost-benefit analysis.

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A
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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In which situation would government regulation most likely be necessary?

A
A factory requires employees to work in unsafe conditions.
B
A restaurant requires employees to work overtime on weekends.
C
A computer company requires employees to work long hours.
D
A power plant requires employees to take safety training classes.

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