Price regulation

The policy of setting prices by a government agency, legal statute or regulatory authority. Under this policy, minimum and/or maximum prices may be set. Price regulation also encompasses “guidelines” which specify the magnitude by which prices can increase as in the case of rent controls. The bases on which regulated prices are set vary. These may be on costs, return on investment, markups,
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RO: Reglementarea prețurilor
FR: Réglementation des prix