regulation is a modern concept which has emerged out of and evolved in the context of economic development in general and the relationship between market and government in particular. it signifies a different meaning with the past. even nowadays we are faced with various meanings of regulation within the economic legal systems; meanings that have moved away from its early definition, and hence,...

One of the important socioeconomic tasks of governments is regulation. Regulation literature focuses on government intervention in the market for regulating the amount of production and distribution of a commodity, which can lead to the determination of the structure and rules governing the market. A commodities exchange is one of the most important regulatory agencies, which, by providing a co...

The manufacturing, processing, and use of chemicals, materials, tools, machinery, and equipment in industrial, construction, mining, and agricultural workplaces are often accompanied by environmental, health, and safety hazards and risks. Occupational and environmental factors cause or exacerbate major diseases of the respiratory, cardiovascular, reproductive, and nervous system and cause syste...

investor-state dispute settlement (isds) continues to plague health-oriented government regulation. this is particularly reflected in recent challenges to tobacco control measures through bilateral investment agreements. there are numerous reform proposals circulating within the public health community. however, i suggest that perhaps it is time for the community to explore a stronger position ...