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Deregulation: Boon or Bust for U.S. Business?

Business deregulation has led to more choices for consumers, but a tougher environment for business owners. In the first of a series of reports, NPR's Jim Zarroli examines the advantages and disadvantages of increased competition.

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Jim Zarroli is an NPR correspondent based in New York. He covers economics and business news.