private interest theory of regulation
Post an initial response of 1000 word (maximum) to the Discussion Board that addresses the following questions:
- What are the assumptions upon which the public interest theory of regulation is based?
- How does the private interest theory challenge the conclusions of the public interest theory?
- After completing the reading for this week, under what circumstances would you recommend that a business expend their time and resources on lobbying activity?
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Government and Business: American Political Economy in Comparative Perspective
Chapter 6, “The Advocacy Environment: Public Opinion, Unions, and Groups†(pp. 121–141)Chapter 7, “Corporations and Business Associations in the Political Arena†(pp. 142–163)Chapter 8, “Lobbying Connections†(pp. 164–186)Lehne, R. (2013).
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“Understanding Regulation.”(European Financial Management)
Vol 11 No. 4 (2005).Read Sections 1 and 2 (pp. 439-442).