In politics, regulatory capture (also agency capture and client politics) is a form of corruption of authority that occurs when a political entity, policymaker, or regulator is co-opted to serve the commercial, ideological, or political interests of a minor constituency, such as a particular geographic area, industry, profession, or ideological group.
Often the ultimate goal is Rent-seeking behaviors.
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“Regulatory Capture.” 2022. Wikipedia, November. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Regulatory_capture&oldid=1122150484.