Author Description
Regulation Is Often Thought Of As An Activity That Restricts Behaviour And Prevents The Occurrence Of Certain Undesirable Activities, But The Influence Of Regulation Can Also Be Enabling Or Facilitative, As When A Market Could Potentially Be Chaotic If Uncontrolled. This Handbook Provides A Clear And Authoritative Discussion Of The Major Trends And Issues In Regulation Over The Last Thirty Years, Together With An Outline Of Prospective Developments. It Brings Together Contributions From Leading Scholars From A Range Of Disciplines And Countries. Each Chapter Offers A Broad Overview Of Key Current Issues And Provides An Analysis Of Different Perspectives On Those Issues. Experiences In Different Jurisdictions And Insights From Various Disciplines Are Drawn Upon, And Particular Attention Is Paid To The Challenges That Are Encountered When Specific Approaches Are Applied In Practice. Contributors Develop Their Own Distinctive Arguments Relating To The Central Issues In Regulation And Apply Scholarly Rigour And Clear Writing To Matters Of High Policy-relevance. The Essays Are Original, Accessible, And Agenda-setting, And The Handbook Will Be Essential Reading Both To Students And Researchers And To With Regulatory And Regulated Professionals.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This handbook investigates the multifaceted nature of regulation, questioning how it functions as both a restrictive and enabling force within modern governance. The authors, Martin Cave, Martin Lodge, and Robert Baldwin, curate a collection of essays from international scholars to analyze the evolution of regulatory practices over the past three decades. By synthesizing diverse disciplinary perspectives, the text provides a framework for understanding the practical challenges and policy implications inherent in contemporary regulatory systems.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of regulatory trends and developments over the last thirty years
- Comparative studies of regulatory experiences across different international jurisdictions
- Multidisciplinary perspectives including economics, law, and political science
- Examination of the tension between restrictive and facilitative regulatory functions
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a singular, unified theory of regulation
- Does not offer a comprehensive manual for specific industry-level compliance
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and academics frequently cite this volume as a foundational reference for understanding the complexities of regulatory policy. Readers often note the high level of scholarly rigor and the accessibility of the prose, making it a standard text for both students and policy professionals.
Page Count:
680
Publication Date:
2012-01-01
ISBN-10:
0191629421
ISBN-13:
9780191629426
Economics
Law
Regulation
Governance
Public Policy