The Capture Theory of Regulation Holds That

question 91

Multiple Choice

The capture theory of regulation holds that

• A)regulators try to capture as much "profit" (for themselves) from the regulatory process as possible.
• B)the special interests that are being regulated will eventually capture and control the regulatory body that "regulates" them.
• C)the public usually captures the regulatory body and makes it do what it wants.
• D)the courts usually capture the regulatory body and force it to do what is in the public's best interest.
• E)none of the above

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