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Behavioral Aspects of the Regulator's Actions
[Поведенческие Аспекты Действий Регулятора]

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  • Pavlova, Natalia (Павлова, Наталья)

    (Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA))

  • Shastitko, Anastasia (Шаститко, Анастасия)

    (Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA))

Abstract

The findings of many studies in behavioral economics led to a wide dissemination of an opinion that the problem of the effects of limited rationality in the markets can be solved through the proper development of menu of options available to the consumer. The development of such a menu is the obligation of regulators. However, the question arises: to what extent regulators, in turn, are limitedly rational, and are motivated to create optimal methods that ensure the maximum level of welfare, given that their development is costly. This paper systematizes the main forms of limited rationality that can influence the adoption of Decisions by regulators. Based on the analysis, an attempt has been made to answer the two Questions: 1) is there a need and an opportunity to take into account the limited rationality of civil servants in modeling the actions of the regulator and 2) whether development of Special practical measuresis is required for leveling the revealed effects.

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  • Pavlova, Natalia (Павлова, Наталья) & Shastitko, Anastasia (Шаститко, Анастасия), 2017. "Behavioral Aspects of the Regulator's Actions [Поведенческие Аспекты Действий Регулятора]," Working Papers 051714, Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration.
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