What Do Regulatory Agencies Do?
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Objective
Students will describe the purpose of 4 Regulatory Agencies in order to determine which agency is best suited to address real world issues.
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Warm-up video
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
The government promotes stable markets by maintaining law and order and minimizing monopolies.
- 2
The federal government promotes business development through tariffs and subsidies.
- 3
The Food and Drug Administration makes sure that our medicines aren’t poison, and the Department of Agriculture inspects meat.
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Practice
12 questions
What is the primary goal of government economic policy related to markets, as discussed in the video?
Explain how national regulations, such as automobile fuel efficiency standards, contribute to market stability.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are two regulatory agencies tasked with protecting Americans. Argue which agency, CPSC or EPA, has a greater impact on the daily lives of the average American. Support your claim with evidence from the video regarding the responsibilities of each agency, and explain your reasoning.”
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