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Reflections on the Pros and Cons of State Regulation
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Abstract Societies need regulation of human behavior & human social interaction if they want to maintain a system of ordered relationships &, thus, to survive & prosper. Inevitably, it raises the question of who regulates what, when, how, & why on the basis of what title, at what costs, & with what consequen... view more
Societies need regulation of human behavior & human social interaction if they want to maintain a system of ordered relationships &, thus, to survive & prosper. Inevitably, it raises the question of who regulates what, when, how, & why on the basis of what title, at what costs, & with what consequences. In modern societies, which are complex systems, an important role is played by state regulation, which may be more or less permissive or restrictive. In any case, it is a source of tensions & conflicts in society. Yet, permissive state regulation is preferable to restrictive. The reason is that by encouraging spontaneity, ie, individual freedom & self regulation, albeit in a stable framework of general ex ante rules, it positively contributes to prosperity & development & reduces noncompliance with government made formal rules, eg, second economy activity.... view less
Classification
Political System, Constitution, Government
Political Economy
Free Keywords
Government Regulation; State Role; Social Interaction; Social Order
Document language
English
Publication Year
2002
Page/Pages
p. 311-326
Journal
Sociologický časopis / Czech Sociological Review, 38 (2002) 3
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications