But what is Smart Regulation?

This blog is sometimes asked by readers "what is smart regulation", how does it relate to its predecessor "better regulation"? What success can be expect from the new concept? Well, readers can start by reading the article by the editor of this blog, which was published simultaneously with the publication of the European Commission's communication on subject dated 8 October 2010. This article draws a brief history of better regulation and the origin of smart reg. It examines more in detail the development of evaluation, which is to take on a more prominent role in the new policy. For a more recent analysis, they may also refer to an article in the current issue (1/2011) of the European Journal of Risk Regulation – EJRR (requires payment).