Analyze whether each of the following government activities is motivated by a concern about equality or a concern about efficiency. In the case of efficiency, discuss the type of market failure involved. a. Regulating cable TV prices b. Prohibiting smoking in public places c. Breaking up Standard Oil Cartels in the world. d. Imposing higher personal income tax rates on people with higher incomes e. Instituting laws against driving while intoxicated
Analyze whether each of the following government activities is motivated by a concern about equality or a concern about efficiency. In the case of efficiency, discuss the type of market failure involved. a. Regulating cable TV prices b. Prohibiting smoking in public places c. Breaking up Standard Oil Cartels in the world. d. Imposing higher personal income tax rates on people with higher incomes e. Instituting laws against driving while intoxicated
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