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Federal Regulatory Agencies

One of the roles the government plays in our economy is to ensure that products we consume are safe and to prevent negative externalities.

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Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)makes sure products are safe, recalls unsafe products
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)prevents air and water pollution
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)makes sure that employers do not discriminate in hiring and treating workers on the job
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Oversees the air travel industry
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)gives licenses to radio and televisions stations and oversees prices for interstate telephone and telegraph services
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)oversees the transmission of energy
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)makes sure that businesses do not engage in unfair competition
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)makes sure that food, drugs, and cosmetics are pure, effective, and truthfully labeled
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)oversees issues related to labor unions and labor-management relations
Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)makes sure that workplaces are safe and healthful
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)oversee the sale of stocks and bonds and the work of people who trade in them



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