What does the term "regulatory capture" refer to in economics?

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2 Jun 2019
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28 May 2026

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Regulatory capture occurs when private firms manage to sway the regulator to act in favor of the industry's overall interests rather than the public's. This differs from bribery or direct lobbying for regulatory changes.

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