Safety Regulation Imperils Consumers

Is the state required to ensure minimum standards in safety, hygiene and the provision of other goods and services? Nick Elliott, Editor of The Moderate, considers the sanctions faced by comrnercial companies in competitive markets more effective guarantors of high standards at prices consumers will...

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Published in:Economic affairs (Harlow) 1987-06, Vol.7 (5), p.29-30
Main Author: Elliott, Nick
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Is the state required to ensure minimum standards in safety, hygiene and the provision of other goods and services? Nick Elliott, Editor of The Moderate, considers the sanctions faced by comrnercial companies in competitive markets more effective guarantors of high standards at prices consumers will pay than state regulation.
ISSN:0265-0665
1468-0270
DOI:10.1111/j.1468-0270.1987.tb01873.x