Marketing strategies that feature SpongeBob SquarePants or use the latest adventure game for PlayStation to sell junk food to children will face increased scrutiny from the federal government next year. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is preparing to collect information from the parent companies of fast-food restaurants and beverage manufacturers for detailed information on their marketing activities and spending targeted at children. (Washington Times, Tuesday)
Bureaucrats keeping busy.
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Public Policy and the Free Economy by Thomas J. DiLorenzo