Normative Compliance: The Endgame

Caron Beaton-Wells, Feb 14, 2012

One consequence of the overriding focus on deterrence is that it may detract from a focus on compliance. Compliance may be seen as a secondary, or at least a separate concern, of enforcement authorities. Moreover, the relationship between deterrence-oriented enforcement action and compliance, particularly normative compliance, appears rarely to be considered-at least by enforcers. However, there is substantial research to support the view that motivations and be