Which statement BEST reflects an accurate and positive consequence of government regulatory practice on the economy?

A) Government regulatory practice lowers the risk of harm to citizens and the environment caused by marketplace competition and may cushion economic downturns.
B) Government regulatory practice allows the marketplace determination of consumer pricing, as the practice follows laissez-faire principles.
C) Government regulatory practice creates a burden on consumers by driving up the cost of doing business and of government expenditures.
D) Government regulatory practice maintains an equal competition market among the world’s nations, since each country must employ the same practices as the United States.