Protection of the Public Interest
Witnesses testified on government agencies accused of working in the interest of the industries they regulate, a phenomenon known as “agency… read more
Witnesses testified on government agencies accused of working in the interest of the industries they regulate, a phenomenon known as “agency capture.” Among the issues they addressed were the employment of former government regulators in related industries, industry access to regulatory agencies, the impact of funding cuts on the effectiveness of government agencies, and potential mechanisms to enhance the ability of agencies to counter industry influence. close
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