Which policy would be in the best interests of consumers?
a) increasing tariffs
b) decreasing minimum wage
c) breaking up large companies to increase competition
d) changing loan interest rates to encourage saving rather than borrowing
c) breaking up large companies to increase competition
This policy would promote a more competitive marketplace, providing consumers with more options and potentially lower prices. By breaking up large companies, it reduces the likelihood of monopolies or oligopolies, giving smaller businesses a chance to thrive and offering consumers a wider range of products and services to choose from.