One focus of the progressive era of government regulation was strengthening consumer protection by preventing credit agencies from gouging individuals with high levels of debt. increasing environmental protection and strengthening the epa. bolstering worker safety by increasing the power of unions and forcing better safety practices on businesses. regulating troubled economic sectors, such as banking. stopping corrupt business practices such as the sale of unsafe food and drugs.

Anew japanese restaurant opens two blocks from your home. the owner, reiko, is a personal friend of yours. you don't particularly like japanese food, but you decide to go anyway; however, there is nothing on the menu that sounds appealing. unfortunately, it turns out that most of the people in your town don't like japanese cuisine either. reiko confides that business is not good, but she isn't sure what to do from an economic standpoint. which of the following would most likely describe adam smith's perspective on this problem? select one: a. reiko should ask the government for assistance. b. reiko should close the restaurant and find a different career. c. reiko should lay off workers and do everything herself to save money. d. reiko should add other foods to the menu and offer discounts to attract more people to her restaurant.