Tesla Motors is an electric car company that has tried to open its own dealerships around the U. S. These dealerships are usually opposed by local independent dealerships selling cars from other companies, and these local independent dealerships pressure legislatures and courts to prohibit Tesla from opening new dealerships. Which of the following is correct?
A. By preventing Tesla from opening its own dealerships, competition in the car market is increased.
B. Consumers who would like to buy directly from Tesla are made worse off by such regulations.
C. Tesla stockholders benefit from laws that prohibit the company from opening its own dealerships.
D. Regulatory policies that restrict competition tend to benefit consumers.

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