regulatory reform

Updating government oversight

Regulatory reform is the process of changing government rules and oversight systems, typically to reduce bureaucratic burden, increase efficiency, or adapt to new conditions.

The term usually implies simplifying or eliminating regulations rather than creating new ones: The administration promised regulatory reform to help small businesses.

Reform efforts may target specific industries or attempt comprehensive overhaul of how agencies create and enforce rules.

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POLICY CHANGE vs. STATUS QUO

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Continuation of normal routine

standing pat

SIMPLIFICATION/REDUCTION vs. EXPANSION

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Excessive governmental control

SYSTEMATIC CHANGE vs. DYSFUNCTION/NEGLECT

regulatory reformdeferred maintenance

Postponed upkeep work

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