The two (2) crashes of Boeing Airlines' 737 Max 8 present an opportunity for examining the interaction of regulators (Government), industry and society.The ongoing examination of the crashes include investigation of the Boeing/FAA relationship and the role of regulators including whether the airline manufacturing industry can / should self-govern.The following articles provide background information on the Boeing Airlines case.

How Did the F.A.A. Allow the Boeing 737 Max to Fly?

The New Yorkerwww.newyorker.comRetrieve April 17 from:https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/how-did-the-faa-allow-the-boeing-737-max-to-fly

Boeing's Not Alone In Companies That Government Agencies Have Let Self-Regulate | NPR Heard onAll Things ConsideredRetrieved May 20 from:https://www.npr.org/2019/04/02/709203191/boeings-not-alone-in-companies-that-government-agencies-have-let-self-regulate

consider the relationship of Government, Business and Society and specifically the concept of Government Regulation of Business, using the Boeing case presented as an example.SELECT A POSITION ON THE REGULATION CONTINUUM AS DEMONSTRATED BELOW.

• Explain the arguments for and againstairline manufacturers being allowed to self-regulate airplane's safety testing and features? Which arguments support your position on the continuum?
• Explain the arguments for privately owned companies being allowed to lobby against safety regulations? Which arguments support your position on the continuum?
• What examples, beyond Boeing support your selection and recommendations?Be specific.This question will require research.