In the United States, laws exist to safeguard against monopolies from forming as a way to protect competition in the market. Furthermore, citizens are subject to payroll taxes that help to supply benefits such as Medicare and Social Security for senior citizens or those who are unable to work. These are just a few examples of ____.
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