Focus (Forum & Focus)
Nov. 9, 2007
Cable Con
Forum Column - By Adam Thierer - Those who tout regulations that would force cable television companies to provide channels a la carte have a rude awakening in store if they get their way: fewer channels at higher prices.
By Adam Thierer
There is no free lunch. That's the one universal truth about all government regulation. Government can promise us some short-term benefits by regulating the price or quality of certain goods or services, but eventually the chickens will come home to roost. The long-term consequences could include decreased quality or quantity, or even higher prices for that good or service.
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