Re: Opponents of the free market approach assert that the free market ofte
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31 May 2021, 08:03
A good one.
Opponents of the free market approach assert that the free market often fails to achieve maximum efficiency—that it sometimes (i) ______ resources. They often cite the example of utility services. If there were free competition among utilities, it would lead to a lot of (ii) _______ —different companies putting up telephone and electric poles, waterlines, etc., side by side, which would be a waste.
The free market fails to achieve max efficiency - they sometimes don't fully use the resource. - waste
The opponents give the example of utility services. If there was a free competition among utilities then there will be a lot of waste. Why ?
different companies putting up telephone and electric poles, waterlines, etc., side by side
hence, duplication
So they argue that it is important for government to (iii) _______ competition and thus correct market failures.
So the opponents argue against the free market approach that the govt should stop it. restrict