All Essays

Regulation as a Dynamic Macroeconomic Enterprise

Regulation as a Dynamic Macroeconomic Enterprise

Regulators can do a better job of anticipating reactions when designing regulations.

The “α-Precautionary Principle”: Weighing Optimism against Pessimism

The “α-Precautionary Principle”: Weighing Optimism against Pessimism

Law professor proposes a new tool to analyze potentially catastrophic uncertainties.

Improving Regulatory Performance through Ex Post Evaluation

Improving Regulatory Performance through Ex Post Evaluation

Without better evaluation of existing regulations, regulators will too often operate in the dark.

Week in Review

Week in Review

Court throws out EPA emissions regulations, SEC adopts rules on conflict minerals, and more.

Federal Government Proposes to Expand Relief to Student Loan Debtors

Federal Government Proposes to Expand Relief to Student Loan Debtors

Proposed program would apply to loans disbursed as early as October 2011.

The SEC’s Quest for Informational Symmetry

The SEC’s Quest for Informational Symmetry

Penn Law professor concludes Regulation FD has reduced selective disclosure.

“Revolutionary Turnaround” for SEC’s Rulemaking

“Revolutionary Turnaround” for SEC’s Rulemaking

Law professor argues that cost-benefit analysis could make securities regulation more effective.

Improving How Agencies Collect Information

Improving How Agencies Collect Information

My recent ACUS report presents three conclusions to frame proposed improvements.

Week in Review

Week in Review

DOJ approves Verizon spectrum deal, government finalizes off-shore drilling rules, and more.

Ryan’s Record on Regulation

Ryan’s Record on Regulation

Presumptive Republican veep nominee has proposed cutting agency funding and deregulating industries.

Proposition 37: Science, Law, and Consumer Protection

Proposition 37: Science, Law, and Consumer Protection

Californians will vote on whether to require the labeling of foods containing genetically modified products.

Expanding Child Protection Online

Expanding Child Protection Online

FTC proposes to “clarify” and “strengthen” online children’s privacy.