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Disadvantages of Administrative Regulations - Explained

The downsides of this regulatory structure

Written by Jason Gordon

Updated at September 23rd, 2021

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What are the disadvantages of administrative agencies and regulations?What are the disadvantages of administrative agencies and regulations?Discussion QuestionAcademic Research

What are the disadvantages of administrative agencies and regulations?

The disadvantages of relying on the agencies in the rule-making and adjudicative process, include:

  • Increased Bureaucracy
  • Increased Time Delays
  • Complicated Processes
  • Large Body of Regulations to Understand


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What are the disadvantages of administrative agencies and regulations?

While administrative agencies provide the above-stated benefits, there are numerous disadvantages to relying on the agencies in the rule-making and adjudicative process. 

Foremost among the disadvantages, administrative agencies are famous for adding a degree of bureaucracy to regulated activities. 

Basically, there are added procedures, such as regulatory filings, inspections, continued record keeping, and reporting, etc. 

Complying with additional regulations and procedures raises the cost of doing business. 

These higher costs are born by the government, businesses, and consumers. 

Further, complying with regulatory burdens can slow the process; and, in business, time is often as valuable as money. 

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  • What are the advantages of administrative agencies?

Discussion Question

Can you think of any examples of private action (business activity) where administrative regulations add considerable burdens to the process? 

  • One example is the power generation business. Companies that use coal to create electricity are required to employ extensive measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Companies that employ nuclear material to produce electricity are subject to extensive safety and waste disposal regulations. While these regulations serve to protect the environment of the public, it makes operation of the business far more expensive

Academic Research

  • Prado, Mariana Mota, The Challenges and Risks of Creating Independent Regulatory Agencies: A Cautionary Tale from Brazil. Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law, Vol. 41, No. 2, 2008. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=983807


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