A criticism of the caveat emptor doctrine is that too much government regulation. latent defects. reduced profit for businesses. it hurts consumers by raising prices.
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" Caveat emptor is a Latin phrase that means "let the buyer beware." This doctrine holds that the buyer alone is responsible for checking the quality and suitability of goods before a purchase is made. Under this principle, the seller is not obligated to inform the Show more…
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