GV488E Half Unit
Regulatory Analysis
This information is for the 2014/15 session.
Teacher responsible
Prof Martin Lodge CON3.08
Availability
This course is available on the Executive MPA. This course is not available as an outside option.
Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites, but recommended advance reading is given below.
Course content
The course examines contemporary issues in regulation in OECD countries and elsewhere.. The focus is on exploring competing approaches towards regulation in the context of different domains, ranging from utility, environmental to health and safety regulation. Particular attention will be paid to issues such as institutional design, enforcement and compliance, as well as the relationship between politicians, regulators, business and other actors. Topics include institutional design, development & regulation, standard-setting, enforcement, ‘better regulation’, and accountability.
Teaching
A one-week modular teaching block.
Formative coursework
One mock examination opportunity will be provided.
Indicative reading
Managing Regulation by Martin Lodge and Kai Wegrich (Palgrave, 2012) introduces key themes. A different introduction is UnderstandingRegulation by Robert Baldwin, Martin Cave and Martin Lodge (Oxford University Press, second edition, 2012)
Assessment
Essay (50%, 2000 words) and online assessment (50%).
A 2,000 word assessed essay (50%) and an online examination (50%). Please note that online examinations usually take place on the third Friday after module teaching concludes. Assessed essays are usually due on the sixth Friday after module teaching concludes. Further details will be provided at the EMPA programme induction.
Key facts
Department: Government
Total students 2013/14: Unavailable
Average class size 2013/14: Unavailable
Controlled access 2013/14: No
Lecture capture used 2013/14: No
Value: Half Unit
