Para além do fenômeno econômico: regulação social como instrumento de intervenção estatal

The research focused on Brazilian regulatory agencies and the content of their recent regulatory norms, especially those linked to mining, Oil and gas. The research intended to analyse those norms in order to identify the reasoning behind regulatory action, notably, whether it is based on economic grounds or on social concerns, Results show a mixed pattern, revealing that, indeed, some regulation is socially motivated.