License to Braid

Watch the following videos:
Hair Braiders In New Jersey Are At Constant Risk Of Losing Their Jobs (HBO) (opens new window) (plain text link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnrY8WAu6_o)
The Fight for Braiding Freedom (opens new window) (plain text link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_epy-K2J80&list=UUZm2IEBVHdtaAhSyYhWu9mg&index=115&t=0s)
Handcuffed hairbraider sues in federal court for right to teach (opens new window) (plain text link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEbGILPkl8A&list=UUZm2IEBVHdtaAhSyYhWu9mg&index=138&t=0s)
For the discussion, answer the following questions:
How can occupational licensing affect the diversity of goods and services available to people?
Are there any instances where requiring an occupational license would be beneficial to the market?
Are there any instances where requiring an occupational license would be harmful to the market?
If government did not require or offer occupational licensing of any kind, could markets provide consumers with the assurance that they are receiving a minimal level safety? Explain.

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