We analyze the regulation of firms that undertake socially risky activities and can reduce the probability of an accident inflicted on thirdparties by carrying out nonverifiable effort. Congress delegates the regulatory task to an Agency, though they may have have different preferences towards the industry. We determine the optimal level of discretion left by Congress to the Agency, showing a t...

This paper reports on the relationship between dimensions of control (skill discretion and decision authority) and burnout (emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment) among 164 human service workers. It examines the diVerential in ̄ uence of job demands, control (skill discretion and decision authority) and social support (supervisor, co-workers, others) on eac...