Yes. I actually show that the broader the public consultation, the more significant the regulatory changes will be. In other words, the more you consult people, the more diverse the opinions expressed will be. Furthermore, a problem that might seem simple may become more complex and be linked to a more significant government intervention.
As regards lobbying, as I said earlier, when businesses are consulted directly by regulatory organizations, they may express their views and make the regulation less binding. However, when other stakeholders are also around the table, they may thwart the business's interests. If non‑governmental organizations, citizens and several sources of information are involved in consultations—