Analysis

Regulating Away Housing Bubbles

Regulating Away Housing Bubbles

Two scholars argue for measures to reduce the incidence and magnitude of housing bubbles.

Can 911 Find You?

Can 911 Find You?

FCC issues final rule increasing 911 operators’ ability to locate wireless 911 callers.

EPA Enforcement in a Time of Financial Constraint

EPA Enforcement in a Time of Financial Constraint

Scholar argues that the EPA has to look for cheaper, more efficient enforcement strategies.

New York City Considers a “Civil Gideon” for Housing Court

New York City Considers a “Civil Gideon” for Housing Court

Proposed change to New York City’s code would provide free legal counsel to low-income tenants facing eviction.

Cancer Study’s Claims About “Bad Luck” May Undermine Preventive Regulation

Cancer Study’s Claims About “Bad Luck” May Undermine Preventive Regulation

Journal article blaming “bad luck” for cancer is misleading, say other scientists.

Commercial Drones in the Skies by 2017

Commercial Drones in the Skies by 2017

The FAA proposes rule permitting restricted use of commercial unmanned aircraft systems.

Global Banking Committee Announces New Priorities

Global Banking Committee Announces New Priorities

Basel Committee on Banking Supervision publishes its agenda for 2015–2016.

Evaluating Regulations after the Fact

Evaluating Regulations after the Fact

ACUS calls for incorporation of retrospective analysis into the regulatory process.

Should Local Governments Support the Sharing Economy?

Should Local Governments Support the Sharing Economy?

Despite regulatory controversy, two legal scholars argue that state and local governments should actively subsidize the sharing economy.

In Defense of Soft Law Accounting Standards

In Defense of Soft Law Accounting Standards

Scholars argue that the diffusion of soft law norms throughout the European Union promotes reliable accounting practices.

How the U.S. Government Can Better Promote “Anchor” Institutions

How the U.S. Government Can Better Promote “Anchor” Institutions

New report proposes ways that the federal government can help encourage anchor institutions to revitalize communities.

Analyzing a Universal Basic Income

Analyzing a Universal Basic Income

Is a universal basic income better than unemployment insurance?