Diplomacy & Politics Glossary

The learning, compliance, and psychological costs imposed on individuals or organizations by government regulations and procedures.

Administrative law governs the activities and decisions of government agencies to ensure legality and fairness.

Measures taken to protect domestic industries from foreign companies selling products below cost to gain market share.

The challenge of controlling technologies that have both civilian and military applications, complicating regulation and non-proliferation.

Illegal methods used to avoid tariffs, quotas, or sanctions, such as mislabeling goods or smuggling.

The Lobbying Disclosure Act requires lobbyists to register and report their activities to increase transparency in government influence.

A limit on the quantity or value of goods that can be imported or exported during a specified period.

A regulatory agency enforces rules and standards to control specific industries or activities for public interest.

A situation where regulatory agencies advance the commercial or political concerns of special interest groups that dominate the industry they regulate.

The adherence by individuals or organizations to rules and standards set by regulatory agencies to ensure lawful conduct.

An assessment of the expected effects, costs, and benefits of a proposed regulation.