Expert opinions and negative externalities do not decrease support for anti-price gouging policies

During disasters, citizens call for “anti-price gouging” policies. However, majorities of economists oppose such For democracy to function, should be responsive policy-relevant information—especially from experts. What impact does exposure the potential negative externalities have on public support anti-price gouging policies? We hypothesize that if were exposed information, they would less supportive anti-gouging employ two survey experiments: one administered in Florida ( n = 2085), a state prone hurricane activity, and second United States 2023) at onset COVID-19 pandemic. Both show overwhelmingly supports policies, regardless information about externalities, even when it comes