Regulation in practice. The de facto independence of regulatory agencies

Complete reference : MAGGETTI, Martino, Regulation in practice, ECPR Press, Essex, United Kingdon, 2012, 276 p.

This book develops an theory of regulatory agencies, as independent bodies (de jure or de facto). The demonstration is done in a comparative way.

The author describes the devolpement of this sort of regulators in Western countries and asks questions about new relations betwem them and new medias.

The book has the purpose to put in balance the virtues and perils of independence.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 : Introduction

Chapter 2 : Theoretical Framework and Analytical Approach

Chapter 3 : Explaining de facto Independence

Chapter 4 : The Role of Independence Regulators in Lawmaking

Chapter 5 : The Media Coverage of Agencies

Chapter 6 : Conclusive Discussion