Which of the following is true of deregulation and airline safety in the U.S.?
A)Airline safety has deteriorated since the deregulation of the airline industry because safety standards are determined by the airlines themselves.
B)Airline safety has deteriorated since airline deregulation because increased competition does not give airlines any incentive to reduce the number of accidents.
C)Since airline safety standards are set by a government agency,deregulation of routes and fares is not directly linked to airline safety.
D)Airline safety has increased post-deregulation because airlines are now not required to insure their aircrafts against accidents.

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The deregulation of routes and fares does not directly affect the safety standards set by the government agency responsible for airline safety in the U.S. Therefore, it cannot be said that airline safety has deteriorated or improved as a result of deregulation. The safety standards are still in place regardless of the deregulation of the industry. The other answer choices are inaccurate or do not provide a full understanding of the relationship between deregulation and airline safety in the U.S.

Which of the Following Is True of Deregulation and Airline