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An investigative look at professional licensing

Rebecca Allensworth, author of "The Licensing Racket,"
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Rebecca Allensworth, author of "The Licensing Racket,"

From doctors to hairdressers to HVAC experts, many jobs require state level licenses in order to operate. But are these licenses in place to protect the consumer or to reduce supply, thus increasing demand and cost.

Rebecca Allensworth, author of "The Licensing Racket," takes an investigative look at professional licensing in the United States.

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