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Why are monopolies regulated by the government?
Monopolies are regulated to protect consumers. An unregulated monopoly can charge prices higher than the efficient level of production which causes some consumers to be left out of the market. Governments can combat this by breaking up monopolies with antitrust laws and turning monopolies into public entities.
What can the government do to prevent monopolies?
The Government should invite other concerns also to have a healthy competitive atmosphere for preventing monopolies.
What did congress do to protect consumers from monopolies?
monoply is a game.
What were legal questions raised as a result of the new market economy?
-how tightly should patents protect inventions? -should the government regulate monopolies? -can a democratic government still support slavery?
What are the four types of monopolies?
natural, geographic, technological, government
Why government grants patented monopolies?
There are no patients monopolies. There are patients that are for items made by people or companies.
Why did powerful capitalists form monopolies and trusts?
The government had to pass the anti trust law to restrict trusts and monopolies to protect the value of the consumer dollars. The Anti trust laws help to promote a free and fair trade marketplace competition.
Are patents trademarks and copyrights all government granted monopolies?
Yes; patents and copyrights are temporary monopolies.
In the late 19th century monopolies most harmed the economy by?
Government mandated monopolies hurt the economy by forbidding competitors that would have lowered prices. The non-government monopolies, who just were monopolies for being so great at offering the lowest prices and best products, did not harm the economy.
What is an antitruster?
An antitruster is a government agent who investigates monopolies.
What was the antitrust policy?
trusts were another name for monopolies so antitrust policy was were the government intervene to prevent monopolies from forming
What was the main goal of the progressive movement's government reforms?
Some goals of Progressive reformers in the US were: elimination of government corruption, education reforms, regulation of corporations and monopolies, elimination of child labor, etc.
