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A Positive Economic Theory of Regulatory Enforcement

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  • Fenn, P
  • Veljanovski, C G

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A positive economic model of regulatory enforcement is developed th at allows the agency to use both legal and informal methods to gain compliance with the law. The paper fills a gap in the economic literature on regulation by developing and testing a model of enforcement. It also provides a theoretical framework for the recent empirical work of political scientists and sociologists on enforcement practices. Copyright 1988 by Royal Economic Society.

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  • Fenn, P & Veljanovski, C G, 1988. "A Positive Economic Theory of Regulatory Enforcement," Economic Journal, Royal Economic Society, vol. 98(393), pages 1055-1070, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:ecj:econjl:v:98:y:1988:i:393:p:1055-70
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