What does complying with consumer-protection regulations do A. Requires a regressive system of taxation
B. Increases production costs and raises prices
C. Pushes investors away from the commodity market
D. Leads to reduced wages and increased taxes

I'm not sure, and considering this isn't English work , this isn't my expertise. But I would say B or C.

Explanation:

common stockholders usually have the right to vote on major issues affecting the company, like mergers and liquidation of the corporation's assets. they also have part ownership of the company which can then be traded on a secondary market (the stock exchange).

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i think it is d tell if im wrong