b. What protects consumers from price gouging during times that aren't emergencies? A. State governments always regulate the price of goods and services, even during non-emergency periods. B. All price increases in non-emergency times are the result of supplier cost increases, so price gouging does not exist during these periods. C. Competition among businesses allows consumers to avoid paying unreasonably high prices by choosing a similar product from a different firm at a lower price. D. Most goods and services are in plentiful supply during non-emergency times and do not see often have significant price increases