Routledge Governing through Regulation - Public Policy Book

Explore the evolution of modern regulatory frameworks with Governing through Regulation: Public Policy, Regulation and the Law. Part of the Routledge Critical Studies in Public Management series, this text examines the theoretical advances made over the last forty years. It tracks the shift from traditional command and control models to more diverse approaches used in modern liberal Western capitalist societies. Readers will learn about the development of influential concepts such as responsive regulation, smart regulation, regulatory governance, and regulatory capitalism. The book provides a detailed look at how regulators have transformed from simple enforcement-focused entities into modern regulators using a wide suite of innovative tools. This resource is designed for those studying the changing landscape of public management and the growing importance of regulation in contemporary society.