A free market can also create an environment where pets are hurt and owners are defrauded. Regulations reduce waste, improve quality, and create more efficient markets.
Very curious that despite all of the licensing and regulatory schemes out there, these things still happen? What's the backlog like currently for such cases?
The courts are not an efficient solution, and it's too late for your pet. I don't want to sue people, I want my pet taken care of.
> Very curious that despite all of the licensing and regulatory schemes out there, these things still happen?
I don't understand: You're saying that regulations don't perfectly prevent all bad behavior?
Strict regulations don't guarantee this. Additionally, they can be counterproductive by blocking competition, resulting in only a few compliant vets in your area who might still harm your pet.
>I don't want to sue... courts are not efficient If a monopolistic vet knows they won't lose their license or face charges/fines because a court can't take do so, why would they be incentivized to be extra careful with your pet?
A free market (scary!) would lower the barrier to entry for proper vets to compete.
But because of rent, labor, and regulatory overhead, you are left to deal with an entrenched and disinterested incumbent.