This unit provides an introduction to the range of instruments which can be used by regulators to obtain compliance. While it mixes theory and practice, it is oriented towards the practical application of regulatory methods and examines their strengths and weaknesses, the empirical evidence as to their effectiveness and the dangers in their use. Topics include: Regulation and regulatory design State regulation vs social regulation Taxonomies of regulatory methods Input vs output-based regulation Rewards and incentives Choosing the best methods Ordering methods Regulatory impact statements Trust, technology and information Economic, market and private regulation -- Course Website
