Does Everyone in America Own a Car? I t is true that 95 percent of American households own a car, and most Americans get to work by car (85 percent). It wasnât always this way, nor is it likely to stay this way.
Government regulates business for several reasons. First is public safety and welfare. Many industries are regularly reviewed and overseen because their activities, if they â¦ go awry, can have significantly harmful effects to human health, financial well-being, or community structure.
The disposal of waste materials, the restrictions on greenhouse emissions, pollutants and other substances harmful to land, water and atmosphere are now regulated by this government agency. Companies to which these rules apply have complained that the restrictions are costly and compromise profits.