Regulierige

Regulierige is a hypothetical framework in regulatory theory that seeks to model how rules can be designed, implemented, and adjusted to achieve consistent outcomes across diverse sectors. It emphasizes regular, repeatable regulatory cycles and cross-domain compatibility, rather than isolated, ad hoc interventions.

The term Regulierige combines elements from several European language roots that reference rule, order, and regularity. In theoretical discussions it is presented as a thought experiment rather than a stand-alone doctrine, used to compare different regulatory designs.

Core principles include modular design of rules, transparent rulebooks, auditable enforcement, feedback loops for learning, and adaptive governance that can reconfigure standards as conditions change.

Applications span digital platforms, environmental policy, financial regulation, data governance, and public administration. Proponents argue that Regulierige helps harmonize standards across sectors, reducing compliance costs and increasing predictability for stakeholders.

Critics warn that overemphasis on standardization can stifle local context and innovation, create implementation complexity, and shift power to standard-setting bodies. Empirical validation remains limited to theoretical simulations and case studies.

See also Regulation, Governance, Standardization, Compliance.