Analysis

EPA Report Finds One-Year Rise in Toxic Pollution

EPA Report Finds One-Year Rise in Toxic Pollution

Data show a fifteen percent increase in toxic chemicals released from 2012 to 2013.

Legislative Changes May Improve the Black Lung Benefits Program

Legislative Changes May Improve the Black Lung Benefits Program

Potential legislation would give coal miners greater access to medical evidence and legal counsel.

Can We Finally Fix “Too Big to Fail”?

Can We Finally Fix “Too Big to Fail”?

Recently passed House legislation would amend bankruptcy code for big banks.

How Should the EPA Modify Carbon Emission Regulation?

How Should the EPA Modify Carbon Emission Regulation?

Scholars argue that the EPA take a new approach to reducing CO2 emissions.

Can Regulation Allay Opposition to Organ Markets?

Can Regulation Allay Opposition to Organ Markets?

Professor suggests regulation could dispel common objections to selling organs.

Regulatory Analysis: Year in Review

Regulatory Analysis: Year in Review

The Regulatory Review celebrates 2014 by featuring our top analysis posts from the past year.

The Nuclear Option for Reducing Climate Change

The Nuclear Option for Reducing Climate Change

Debate reignites over whether nuclear energy is an important tool or a costly mistake.

The IMF’s Way Forward for Sovereign Restructuring

The IMF’s Way Forward for Sovereign Restructuring

International Monetary Fund report suggests reform of sovereign debt rules.

GAO Exposes Flaws in Pesticide Testing of Food

GAO Exposes Flaws in Pesticide Testing of Food

Report finds deficient testing and potentially misleading reporting by government agencies.

What Is the Ideal Cost-Benefit Analysis?

What Is the Ideal Cost-Benefit Analysis?

Two researchers propose a simpler way to perform cost-benefit analysis.

Senate Report Finds Strong Wall Street Influence on Commodities Markets

Senate Report Finds Strong Wall Street Influence on Commodities Markets

Legislators urge the Fed to increase oversight of large banks.

Technology Companies or Taxi Services in Disguise?

Technology Companies or Taxi Services in Disguise?

Ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft pose challenges for local regulators.