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Rebecca Haw Allensworth, "The Licensing Racket: How We Decide Who Is Allowed to Work, and Why It Goes Wrong" (Harvard UP, 2025)

New Books in Economics

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The Importance of Understanding Regulatory Systems in Consumer Protection

This chapter emphasizes the complexities of patient protection regulations and the misconception that licensure ensures safety. It calls for systemic changes and greater consumer awareness regarding the limitations and costs of current licensing practices.

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