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

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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.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0199576092
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0199576098
  3. Edition
    2nd
  4. Publisher
    Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
  5. Publication date
    January 13, 2013
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    1.3 x 6.1 x 9.2 inches
  8. Print length
    572 pages
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"It is an excellently constructed work, and provides much food for thought for the times in which we live."--New Law Journal

"The book is well researched and written with enough conviction to make a valuable contribution in developing our understanding of the choices regulation presents us with and the potential of new regulatory arrangements going forward."--Matthew Berry, Financial Adviser Careers Extra

"Some of the material is very useful and not easily available in textbook form elsewhere ... a good way of catching up on the reforms in a variety of policy sectors and thinking in different disciplines."--Public Administration

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Now in its second edition, this text provides a multi-disciplinary introduction to key debates in regulation

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press, U.S.A.; 2nd edition (January 13, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 572 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0199576092
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0199576098
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1730L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.85 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.3 x 6.1 x 9.2 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 41

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2016
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Excellent book for anyone interested in regulation and regulators
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Ouyang Bingbing
4.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2014
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This book was recommended by my teacher.
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1.0 out of 5 stars One Star
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2017
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The book comes with a trait on the frontal page.
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Juliusz Kowalczyk
4.0 out of 5 stars A great first step
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2015
Amazing book! A great first step into deep and dark world of regulatory science. It is sometimes a challenging reading, but definitely worth reading till the very last chapter, which differs from others significantly. If someone prefers simple, American narration of short and plain sentences, he or she might feel overwhelmed by the authors' style.

One star I took away because of uneven distribution of theory and practice among the chapters. I regretted the fact that the chapter 'Regulation and Development', which was the most interesting to me, lacked that practical approach of the chapter 'Network Issues'.

Generally, I would recommend this book to anyone who really cares what does 'good regulation' actually mean - provided that this person has plenty of time to read.
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Qian Yang
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2014
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After I borrowed the first edition from the library, I decided to bought the second edition immediately. It is an excellent book for young researchers who are willing to know something about regulation. Introduction of each topic includes abundant cut-edging discussions, which helps me to grasp the whole picture as well as to get a long list of useful literature.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2018
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Great book
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 29, 2015
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As expected.
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