The capture hypothesis suggests that
A) marginal cost regulation is superior to average cost regulation.
B) the well-focused interests of consumers will lead to the over-regulation of most industries.
C) the firms being regulated will unduly influence the regulators.
D) regulation will lead to over-entry and eventual losses for firms in the industry.
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