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The Government and Business

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As explained in Chapter 1, the Government has considerable influence over the running of business. It does this in three main ways:

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    Economic policy such as public spending, taxation and changes in interest rates.

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    Assisting business through advice and financial aid.

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    Regulating business activity through consumer, employment and competition laws.

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© 1989 Gerry Gorman

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Gorman, G. (1989). The Government and Business. In: Business Studies GCSE. Macmillan Work Out Series. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13832-6_15

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