ruleseye
Ruleseye is a multidisciplinary concept used to describe a framework for evaluating rules—whether legal, regulatory, or organizational—by focusing on their intelligibility, enforceability, and observable effects. The term is used to discuss how the design of rules shapes behavior and outcomes, rather than solely their textual form.
Etymology and scope: The term combines "rules" and "eye" to convey the idea of seeing rules through
Methodology: A typical Ruleseye assessment examines (1) textual clarity, (2) alignment with existing norms and procedures,
Applications: In legal reform, Ruleseye can identify ambiguities that invite discretionary interpretation; in administrative agencies, it
Criticism: Critics argue that Ruleseye introduces subjective judgments about desirable outcomes and may overemphasize observed effects
See also: rule of law, regulatory impact assessment, compliance, policy design, governance, normative analysis.