OECD Regulatory Policy Outlook 2015 October 2015, 200 pages ISBN 978-92-64-23876-3 www.oecd.org/bookshop?9789264238763 http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264238770-en
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Regulations are the rules that govern the everyday life of businesses and citizens. In the hands of governments, regulations are an essential instrument to promote economic growth, social welfare and environmental protection. However, regulations can also be costly and ineffective in achieving their objectives. The Regulatory Policy Outlook is the first evidence-based analysis of the progress made by countries to improve the way they regulate. Examining results from a unique survey answered by all OECD members, the Outlook provides unique insights into the organisational structure and institutional settings in which countries design, enforce and revise regulation.