11ae gov in econ
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A MIXED ECONOMY:
PROMOTING COMPETITION ANDPROTECTING CONSUMERS
SOL CE: 11 ae
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the U.S. economy by explaining how the government promotes competition, regulates
business, and protects consumer rights.
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Benefits of competition:
more variety, better quality, lower price
The government supports competition by-
1. enforcing antitrust legislation to stop
monopolies.
antitrust- stopping one business from
controlling a market
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2. engaging in global trade.
Total in Billions Country Name of U.S. $
Canada 33.02 China 23.55 Mexico 21.65 Japan 10.63 Federal Republic of Germany 9.47 United Kingdom 7.71 France 4.97 Korea, South 4.85 Netherlands 4.00 Brazil 3.18
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3. supporting new business
start-ups, which also provides more jobs.
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The government regulates businesses by setting up agencies to oversee the way individuals and companies do business.
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•Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-
protects human health and the environment
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•Federal Communications Commission (FCC)-
regulates communications by radio, television, and satellite
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•Federal Trade Commission (FTC)-
protects consumers and promotes competition
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THE GOVERNMENT PROTECTS CONSUMER
RIGHTS BY:• Government agencies establish
guidelines that protect public health and safety.
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•Negotiated contracts protect private ownership and are enforceable by law.
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•Consumers may take legal action against violations of consumer rights.