Regulation Legal Form and Economic Theory

by Ogus, Anthony

• ISBN13: 9780198254430
• ISBN10: 0198254431
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1994-12-08
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

With the aid of economic theory, the author critically examines the ways in which public law has been adapted to fundamental changes in the relationship between the state and industry since 1980. He provides a systematic overview of the theory and forms of social and economic regulation. In particular, he explores: BL Why governments regulate, for which, broadly speaking, two theoretical frameworks exist--'public interest' theories (regulation aims to improve social and economic welfare) and 'economic' theories (regulation aims to satisfy the demands of private interest). BL The evolution of different forms of regulation in Britain, extending to the current policies of privatization and deregulation. BL The advantages and disadvantages of the different forms of regulation. BL How choices between the different forms of regulation are made by governments and the influence exerted by interest groups and EC law.

Author Biography

Anthony Ogus is Professor of Law at the University of Manchester.

Table of Contents

Table of United Kingdom Statutes
Table of Statutory Instruments
Table of European Legislation and Treaties
Table of United Kingdom Cases
Table of Cases from Other Jurisdictions
Introduction	p. 1
The Context of Regulation: The Market and Private Law	p. 15
Public Interest Grounds for Regulation	p. 29
Regulation and the Pursuit of Private Interest	p. 55
Use of the Criminal Law	p. 79
Institutions and Accountability	p. 99
Information Regulation	p. 121
Standards: General	p. 150
Standards: Specific Regulatory Regimes	p. 180
Prior Approval	p. 214
Economic Instruments	p. 245
Private Regulation	p. 257
Public Ownership	p. 265
Price Controls	p. 295
Public Franchise Allocation	p. 318
The Future of Regulation	p. 337
Index of Names	p. 343
Subject Index	p. 350
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