Understanding Regulation: Theory, Strategy, and Practice, 2nd Edition

by Robert Baldwin, Martin Cave, Martin Lodge

Regulation is a key concern of industries, consumers, citizens, and governments alike. Building on the success of the first edition, Understanding Regulation, Second Edition provides the reader with an introduction to key debates and discussions in the field of regulation from a number of disciplinary perspectives, looking towards law, economics, business, political science, sociology, and social administration.
The book has been extensively revised and updated to take into account the significant developments and events of the past decade. Containing several new chapters, it has been completely restructured into seven parts, covering: the fundamental issues regarding regulation; different types of regulatory strategies; rules and enforcement; quality and evaluation; regulation at different levels of government; network issues; and concluding thoughts.
Drawing on cross-sectoral and cross-national examples, this book reviews the central questions of regulation, and reflects upon those contentious issues that affect the design and operation of regulatory institutions. Amongst other topics, it discusses "better regulation," enforcement, self-regulation, risk regulation, cost-benefit analysis, and more utility regulation-oriented topics, such as price-setting. It will be an essential resource for academics, researchers, and graduates across the social sciences studying regulation.

Genres: Law

572 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Truls Ljungström · Rating 3 out of 5]

En översikt av problem som uppstår vid kontroll och uppföljning av bolag och andra finansiella institutioner. Boken är bred, torr som aska, och väldigt läsvärd om man har ett intresse av samhällsfrågor. Anslaget är i huvudsak teoretiskt, med praktiska exempel som understöd snarare än redovisade dataset. Detta sagt ökar detta vägval läsbarheten, vilket är en vinst.

[Ahmad · Rating 3 out of 5]

a must read for anyone interested in regulation.i did like the first part in the book which is about regulation in general more than its case study.

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very useful and well structured book on regulation.

[Gerry · Rating 4 out of 5]

This an a comprehensive overview on a subject t which has grown immensely sin e the 1970's

[Norah Alohali · Rating 3 out of 5]

Part of LSE course.

[Linus Chu · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very useful book for anyone who wants to learn about the complexities and intricacies of regulation.

[Fororegulatorio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Este libro representa la mejor forma de introducirse en el mundo de la regulación. A través de una perspectiva interdisciplinaria, el libro expone los ejes centrales de todo proceso regulatorio -crear reglas, hacerlas cumplir, y monitorear su funcionamiento-, así como las diferentes escuelas o tendencias regulatorias en EEUU, Reino Unido, Australia y Europa. Todo ello desde una mirada tanto introductoria como crítica. De esta forma, el libro presenta la regulación como una disciplina independiente en las ciencias sociales, la cual tiene aplicación práctica en el ámbito financiero, medioambiental y social, entre otros

[carlos rebellon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book ever to teach or learn about regulation principles