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Some states have had laws restricting the sale of most goods on Sunday. Most consumers oppose these laws because they find Sunday afternoon a good time to shop, however retail trade associations support these laws. Using economics, give reasons for the trade assoc to support these laws.

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Major economic facts for the retail trade unions to support the government legislation for closing the business on Sundays are embedded.

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In the traditional sense, Blue laws were enacted to regulate the public and private conduct in the Nation .Besides the growth of prohibition movement in 19 th and early 20 th centuries brought other laws regulating private conducts. Many states forbade the sale of cigarettes, alcohols and the law prohibited secular amusements as well as unnecessary work on Sunday (Sabbath day). Thus this law prohibits certain business from opening on Sunday or selling ...

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