Title
Responsive Regulation
Document Type
Book Section
Publication Date
7-1-2015
Publication Title
Oxford Handbooks Online
Publisher
Oxford Handbooks Online
Publisher Location
New York, NY
Abstract
This article reviews the literature inspired by Ayres and Braithwaite’s (1992b) Responsive Regulation. It discusses the theoretical underpinnings of the responsive regulation approach, as well as its theoretical and policy contributions. After outlining the aspects of responsive regulation that have been studied extensively, special attention is paid to those aspects of the original theory that remain neglected. In addition to theoretical inattention, it is clear that agencies in the United States have failed to formally adopt this regulatory strategy—reasons for this are discussed. The article also reviews strengths and weakness of the original formulation, noting attempts to revise and improve it in recent years. To conclude, it evaluates the current state of Responsive Regulation and offers suggestions for future research.
Keywords
Responsive Regulation; regulation; regulatory strategy; John Braithwaite; regulatory theory
Repository Citation
Rorie, M. L.
(2015).
Responsive Regulation.
Oxford Handbooks Online
New York, NY: Oxford Handbooks Online.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199935383.013.109