Analysis

Obama Administration Moves to Expand Access to Government Data

Obama Administration Moves to Expand Access to Government Data

Executive order makes open and accessible data a default government policy.

Debate Ensues Over Congressional Control of Agency Rulemaking

Debate Ensues Over Congressional Control of Agency Rulemaking

Scholars debate the constitutionality–and wisdom–of the REINS Act.

States’ Varied Approaches to Fracking Regulation

States’ Varied Approaches to Fracking Regulation

Report compares thirty-one states’ regulations on hydraulic fracturing.

“Divide and Differ:” Avoiding Catastrophe in the Digital Age

“Divide and Differ:” Avoiding Catastrophe in the Digital Age

Scholar suggests new strategy for improving cybersecurity.

The Environmental Impacts of the Built World

The Environmental Impacts of the Built World

EPA report suggests strategies for mitigating development’s environmental effects.

Regulating the Virtual World: A Losing Battle?

Regulating the Virtual World: A Losing Battle?

New developments in cyberspace may be challenging the state’s regulatory capabilities.

Do Lower Speed Limits Cost Society Less?

Do Lower Speed Limits Cost Society Less?

Study finds lower speed limits reduce fatal accidents and pollution levels.

Debate over OIRA’s Virtues and Vices Continues

Debate over OIRA’s Virtues and Vices Continues

Cass Sunstein and Lisa Heinzerling debate what really happens in OIRA.

We the People of the Internet

We the People of the Internet

White House website collects and responds to public petitions.

A Call to Clarify the Regulatory Scope of Money Transmitter Laws

A Call to Clarify the Regulatory Scope of Money Transmitter Laws

The scope of state law threatens the viability of new payment systems.

Using a Compliance Cost Cap to Constrain Regulation

Using a Compliance Cost Cap to Constrain Regulation

Forthcoming paper proposes firm limits be set on costs of regulatory policy.

FTC Report Shows Increase in Pay-for-Delay Drug Settlements

FTC Report Shows Increase in Pay-for-Delay Drug Settlements

Agency report indicates that potentially anti-competitive drug settlements are on the rise.