Improving the Quality of Regulations

An OECD Policy Brief

Article posted on 05 Feb 2012

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Summary: Better regulation is necessary for economic recovery, to manage risks and to cut unnecessary red tape. How can countries make regulations fit for this challenge? How can they avoid imposing additional regulatory burdens on businesses coping with the effects of the financial crisis? A good system of regulatory management systematically helps to identify the best choice of policy options. It reduces unnecessary burdens on citizens and businesses and promotes transparency in the design of and access to regulations while protecting health, safety, and the environment.

Topics: OECD Regulation