Publication Date

1998

Journal

Acta Juridica Hungarica

Abstract

The article examines the concept of "public interest" as a justification for government actions, arguing that while the term has historically been a cornerstone of administrative law, its meaning has become increasingly ambiguous and subjective over time. The author traces the evolution of the public interest standard, from its origins in the New Deal era to its current use, and questions whether it can still serve as an objective standard for evaluating government behavior. The analysis highlights the tension between the public interest as a justification for government action and its susceptibility to political and bureaucratic influence.

Volume

39

Issue

3-4

First Page

141

Last Page

150

Publisher

Akadémiai Kiadó

Disciplines

Administrative Law | Environmental Law | Law

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