Course Description Regulation is an important and pervasive force in American life.
Government regulation affects nearly every aspect of modern society.
Regulation in insurance, transportation, and communication affect the prices we pay for goods and services and the quality we get. Regulation of consumer products, workplace safety, food and drugs affect the risks we face from different products and activities. Environmental regulations affect the quality of the water we drink, the air we breathe, and the existence of wetlands. In short, in almost every aspect of your life, regulations have an impact. This course will examine the many aspects of regulatory policy and administration.