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==Strengths and Weaknesses of approach==
 
A CAC approach in policy is used for several reasons. It has been proposed that by imposing fixed standards with the force of law behind them, CAC can respond more quickly to activities which do not abide by the set standards.<ref name="Baldwin"/> It also has benefits politically as the regulator (often the government) is seen to be acting swiftly and decisively.<ref name="Baldwin"/>
 
It is far from a problem free form of regulation, the 1980s in particular saw CAC subject to widespread criticism. A good number of the critics tend to favour market-based strategies and are often dubious of the merits of governmental regulatory approaches <ref name="Baldwin"/>