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.
A
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