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An Examination of the Capture Theory of... - Document (4 M) |
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| Author |
Becker, Gilbert |
| Title |
An Examination of the Capture Theory of Regulation : the Development of a General Empirical Model and its Application in Two Case Settings |
| Date created |
1983 |
| Abstract |
This dissertation provides an empirical analysis of the theory of regulatory capture. Distinction is made between simpler perceptions of the occurrence of regulation, and the theory of regulation presented by Sam Peltzman. The basic Peltzman thesis is that regulation is determined by a rational political support maximizing legislator. The focus of this study is on investigating the accuracy of Peltzman' s theory. To date, there does not exist a good empirical model of regulatory capture which can be used to test this theory in a broad array of case settings. A principal feature of this dissertation is the development of such a general model. |
| Use Restrictions |
I hereby allow Boston College to include and preserve my dissertation/thesis in electronic form in the Boston College Institutional Repository, which shall include the right to publicly post my dissertation/thesis on the World Wide Web. I will retain copyright ownership, but I grant to Boston College the non-exclusive right to copy, distribute, and publicly display my dissertation/thesis in any form as may be necessary or convenient in the future as file formats, storage media, and distribution mechanisms evolve. |
| Subject |
Capture theory |
| Publisher |
Boston College |
| Link to Item |
2345/1753 |
| Degree Name |
PhD |
| Degree Grantor |
Boston College. Graduate School of Arts and Sciences |
| Sys. No. |
000005188 |
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