Spring 2013
    Law No.: LAW9104
    Sched. No.: 113210108

Regulation of U.S. Industries*
Section 1
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Christie, Mark C.



Administrative Information:
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Days, Times (Room):M, 1600-1800 (WB116)
Credits:2Type:Seminar
Capacity:15 **This information is current as of 05/17/2013 06:18:20 AM**
Current Enrollment:13 **This information is current as of 05/17/2013 06:18:20 AM**
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Course Description:

From regulation intended to prevent another financial crisis to environmental regulation designed to address climate change, contemporary events and controversies highlight the importance of these questions: What are the principal regulatory options used in the United States in major sectors of the economy? What are the public-policy goals of these different regulatory regimes and are they effectively designed to achieve their goals? This seminar examines those questions from both legal and economic perspectives. Major topics include the constitutional framework of regulation in the United States, how economic analysis informs legal and policy analysis, and a survey of different regulatory options, including utility rate regulation, free market competition and antitrust law designed to protect competition. The course will also survey major industry sectors and analyze the regulatory structure of each, including energy, insurance and banking. While an undergraduate economics degree is not a prerequisite, students are expected to learn how to apply basic economic principles in evaluating different regulatory options.

COURSE REQUIREMENT: Examination