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This module will provide students with an understanding of the origins and rationale for the legislative and policy framework within which business, government and consumers operate. It will explore the regulator/consumer/producer/government relationship whilst developing an appreciation of the role of international governments with regard to regulatory frameworks taking into account such issues as consumer protection and competition policy.

Summary of how PRME-related issues / topics are covered in this module: Students will be encouraged to identify, discuss and investigate contemporary international economic regulatory topics which directly address issues which confront public and private sector organisations and how such dilemmas, for example, effective governance and appropriate regulatory frameworks, can be resolved.

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