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Efficient Risk Regulations Do Not Increase Risks

Efficient Risk Regulations Do Not Increase Risks

As a practical matter, the VSL is successful in balancing the benefits and costs of regulation.

Putting the Horse Before the Cart in Cost-Benefit Analysis

Putting the Horse Before the Cart in Cost-Benefit Analysis

Regulators must measure welfare using transparent methods before determining the policies themselves.

The Long-Term Value of the Value of a Statistical Life

The Long-Term Value of the Value of a Statistical Life

The VSL is necessarily based on market preferences that accurately reflect society’s valuation of risks and benefits.

The Myopic Short-Termism of the Value of a Statistical Life

The Myopic Short-Termism of the Value of a Statistical Life

The primary drawback of the VSL is that it fails to account for future generations’ valuation of benefits and costs.

Failing to Think Properly About the Value of a Statistical Life

Failing to Think Properly About the Value of a Statistical Life

Using the VSL to measure benefits promotes the interests of individuals who are affected by regulation.

The Value of the Value of a Statistical Life

The Value of the Value of a Statistical Life

Analysts debate how agencies should measure the benefits of reducing mortality.

Regulatory Rollbacks Have Changed the Nature of Presidential Power

Regulatory Rollbacks Have Changed the Nature of Presidential Power

Strategies used by the Trump Administration will serve as a blueprint for future Presidents.

A Champagne by Any Other Name

A Champagne by Any Other Name

EU quality schemes protect agricultural products tied to certain areas against food fraud.

Week in Review

Week in Review

The Trump Administration restricts travel from Europe, Congress blocks rule limiting student debt relief, and more…

Regulating Backyard Breeders

Regulating Backyard Breeders

Scholar favors ending unregulated small-volume dog breeding.

A Reply to Our Interlocutors

A Reply to Our Interlocutors

A response to a lively debate on the modern administrative state.

Punishing the Innocent

Punishing the Innocent

Congress should not sabotage regulatory authorizations with sunset provisions.