Analysis

How Should the U.S. Regulate Housing Finance After the 2008 Crisis?

How Should the U.S. Regulate Housing Finance After the 2008 Crisis?

Understanding why housing finance regulation fell short in the past can help in the future.

Improving the Regulation of Offshore Oil Drills

Improving the Regulation of Offshore Oil Drills

Economist proposes creating a new regulatory regime for the offshore drilling industry.

A Portfolio Approach to Addressing Catastrophic Risk

A Portfolio Approach to Addressing Catastrophic Risk

Scholars favor employing the market, civil liability, and regulation to tackle catastrophic risk.

Assessing Regulations in the Wake of Disaster

Assessing Regulations in the Wake of Disaster

New book argues for careful deliberation before making vast changes to regulatory system.

When It Comes to Regulation, Europe is the New United States

When It Comes to Regulation, Europe is the New United States

PPR seminar speaker argues that Europe has become a global leader in regulation, US more restrained.

Poisoned Alcohol in the Czech Republic

Poisoned Alcohol in the Czech Republic

Recent deaths shed light on the possible dangers of uncoordinated regulatory policy.

Regulatory Analysis: Year in Review

Regulatory Analysis: Year in Review

We feature our top analysis essays from 2012.

Is Global Warming the Next Great Threat to U.S. National Security?

Is Global Warming the Next Great Threat to U.S. National Security?

Government report predicts climate change will strain U.S. security.

Girls’ Sports Opportunities Show Greater Gap

Girls’ Sports Opportunities Show Greater Gap

University report claims the gender gap in sports opportunities has widened.

Can International Competitiveness Be Quantified?

Can International Competitiveness Be Quantified?

Penn Law Professor Michael S. Knoll explains how to develop better measures.

Federal Reserve Board Issues Instructions for 2013 Stress Tests

Federal Reserve Board Issues Instructions for 2013 Stress Tests

Banks can lower planned distributions to meet capital requirements.

Regulating the Cranberry

Regulating the Cranberry

Thanksgiving staple faces a surprisingly complex web of regulations.