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The role of regulation in our society and economy is often debated. To some, regulations are unnecessary governmental interference and a drag on business success and economic progress. To others, regulations are a necessary intervention to ensure an even playing field as well as public safety and minimal standards of protection.
Where should we fall on the regulation spectrum? Should the same approach be taken regardless of industry or product, or should it be decided on a case-by-case basis?
Can you provide the example of an industry or product that self-regulates effectively? What about a product or industry that has a history or an example in the past of poor self-regulation?
Can or should any industry self-regulate? What are the problems inherent in that approach?
Regulation is generally considered an unnecessary hindrance and sometimes it becomes important to bring the economy on a sustainable path. Therefore, it is necessary to take a balanced approach to impose regulations. No, the same approach for all industries or products will not likely give an effective result. Therefore, regulations should be decided on a case-by-case basis.
One industry which self-regulated effectively without interference of the government is the fashion industry and entertainment industry (with some exceptions). Example of the industry in the past of poor self-regulation is the cotton industry during industrialization. Regulations were brought by the government due to the number of protests by labour unions against the exploitation of labour.
No, it is difficult for industries to self-regulate. It is because it takes a lot of effort for the whole industry to self-regulate. Maybe one or two firms want to self-regulate, but regulation is a collective approach; therefore the whole industry has to collectively participate in self-regulation, which is very difficult.