Congressional representatives have called for extensive ergonomics regulations to reduce strains and injuries from repetitive activities by workers. Such regulation, if passed, would be a good example of
A)industrial regulation.
B)the principal-agent problem.
C)the free-rider problem.
D)social regulation.

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Social regulation refers to government-imposed restrictions intended to protect public health and safety, as well as to reduce risks and negative externalities. Ergonomics regulations aimed at reducing strains and injuries from repetitive activities by workers fall under this category because they are designed to protect workers' health and safety in the workplace.

Congressional Representatives Have Called for Extensive Ergonomics Regulations to Reduce