Phrases with «regulatory capture»

"Regulatory capture" refers to a situation where government regulatory agencies, originally meant to protect the public interest, end up being influenced or controlled by the industries or entities they are supposed to regulate. In simpler words, it is when the regulators become more sympathetic towards the businesses they are supposed to oversee, rather than acting independently and in favor of the general public. Full definition

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Sentences with «regulatory capture»

That will improve consistency of regulation, but will it be consistently good, or will it be a greater regulatory capture? (alephblog.com)
In answer to a question on regulatory capture at the Federal Reserve banks, Conti - Brown said «the very idea that bankers are selecting their regulator — not through Congress but directly through the exercise of vote should give us all pause... How could the Reserve Bank presidents do anything but dance with the one that brung them.» (wallstreetonparade.com)
He is particularly concerned that the government picks which new technologies to back, leading to regulatory capture by special interests.» (masterresource.org)
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Phrases with «regulatory capture»

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