Economics of Regulation

Economics Of Regulation

Regulatory economics is the economics of regulation, in the sense of the application of law by government that is used for various purposes, such as centrally-planning an economy, remedying market failure, enriching well-connected firms, or benefiting politicians (see capture). It is not considered to include voluntary regulation that may be accomplished in the private sphere.

Read more about Economics Of Regulation:  Regulation As A Process, Theories of Regulation, Regulation As Red Tape, Deregulation

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