Asked by Kevin Huynh on May 10, 2024

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A function of the Federal Trade Commission is to

A) investigate instances of faulty and misleading advertising.
B) establish railway rates for interstate railroads.
C) ban or recall unsafe consumer products.
D) prevent insider trading in securities markets.

Misleading Advertising

Marketing or promotion that deceives consumers about the nature or quality of a product or service.

Faulty

Products or goods that have defects or are not working as intended.

  • Acquire knowledge of the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) obligations and activities in regulating competition laws and shielding consumers from false advertising and unjust practices.
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andrei santosMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is responsible for investigating instances of deceptive advertising to protect consumers from false or misleading claims in marketing and advertising.