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Asked by Mashudu Daniel Rambau on Jul 08, 2024

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What is industrial regulation? As a federal regulatory commission, what is the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)?

Industrial Regulation

Policies and laws designed to control the activities and standards of industries to protect consumers, workers, and the environment.

Federal Communications Commission

A federal agency in the United States charged with overseeing communications across state lines and internationally, including those via radio, TV, wire, satellite, and cable.

Jurisdiction

The official power or legal authority to make decisions and judgments within a specific geographic area or over certain types of legal cases.

  • Investigate the functions and authority of federal agencies in overseeing industries and safeguarding consumers.
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Chelsie HannaJul 14, 2024
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Industrial regulation, or public regulation, refers to government regulation of firms' prices (or rates)in natural monopolies. The FCC has jurisdiction over telephones, television, cable television, radio, telegraph, CB radios, and ham operators.

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