Let People Prosper Episode 12: Destructive Occupational Licensing

Occupational licensing is a form of regulation that requires a person to register with the government, achieve training, pay fees, and often complete an exam before being allowed to perform a job or vocation. The intended goal of occupational licensing is to ensure public health and safety by mandating quality in a profession.

However, the reality is that individuals in an industry with a license use licensing requirements to limit and prevent competition so more money is in their pockets at the expense of consumers and potential entrants.

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