Regulatory policy and governance : supporting economic growth and serving the public interest.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Contributor:

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Trade regulation--OECD countries.

Trade regulation.

Economic development--Government policy--OECD countries.

Economic development.

Public administration--OECD countries.

Public administration.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (155 p.)

Place of Publication:

[Paris] : OECD, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Regulations are indispensable to the proper functioning of economies and societies. They underpin markets, protect the rights and safety of citizens and ensure the delivery of public goods and services. At the same time, regulations are rarely costless. Businesses complain that red tape holds back competitiveness while citizens complain about the time that it takes to fill out government paperwork. More worrying still, regulations can be inconsistent with the achievement of policy objectives. They can have unintended consequences and they can become less effective or even redundant over time. The 2008 financial crisis, and the ensuing and ongoing economic downturn are stark reminders of the consequence of regulatory failure. Reflecting the importance of getting regulation right, this report encourages governments to “think big” about the relevance of regulatory policy. It assesses the recent efforts of OECD countries to develop and deepen regulatory policy and governance. It evaluates the comprehensive policy cycle by which regulations are designed, assessed and evaluated, revised, and enforced at all levels of government. It describes progress developing a range of regulatory management tools including consultation, Regulatory Impact Assessment, and risk and regulation. It also illustrates more nascent effort to promote regulatory governance including creating accountability and oversight of regulatory agencies and creating a “whole of government” approach for regulatory design and enforcement. The report provides ideas on developing a robust regulatory environment, a key to returning to a stronger, fairer and more sustainable growth path.

Contents:

Foreword

Executive summary

Key messages

Setting the scene: The importance of regulatory policy

The achievements of regulatory policy

Challenges for the future

The need for stronger regulatory governance

Drawing a roadmap for regulatory policy

Bibliography

Findings of the EU 15 country reviews

Landmarks in the development of regulatory policy

OECD Guiding Principles for Regulatory Quality and Performance

APEC-OECD integrated checklist.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-283-36427-1

9786613364272

92-64-11657-5

OCLC:

758564916