Recommended Citation
Published in Public Choice, Volume 37, Issue 2, July 1, 1981, pages 349-356.
NOTE: At the time of publication, the author Michael L. Marlow was not yet affiliated with Cal Poly.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00138255.
Abstract
This study examines the issue of whether or not state and federal job safety agencies provide the same levels of public output. Tests are conducted on the hypothesis that state takeover of regulation from the federal program serves to reduce the costs of firms. These costs are comprised of two components: the penalties for noncompliance and the uncertainty costs of regulation. The public policy implication that is drawn from these tests is that it matters to firms which government unit regulates them.
Disciplines
Economics
Copyright
1981 Springer.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/econ_fac/120
