Opinion

The Pandemic’s Toll on Science

The Pandemic’s Toll on Science

Deep state conspiracies threaten science and degrade public trust in government amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The ADA, Telework, and the Post-Pandemic Workplace

The ADA, Telework, and the Post-Pandemic Workplace

The EEOC should update its guidance to encourage employers to provide telework as a reasonable accommodation.

Heuristics and Small Business Response to Regulation

Heuristics and Small Business Response to Regulation

Applying behavioral economics to the study of regulation could help improve attitudes among business owners.

Does Regulation Chill Cryptocurrency Trading?

Does Regulation Chill Cryptocurrency Trading?

Regulations have not decreased cryptocurrency trading within some U.S. and foreign markets.

Will Deregulation in Health Care Become the New Normal?

Will Deregulation in Health Care Become the New Normal?

The Trump Administration’s deregulatory response to COVID-19 is temporary and will not have a lasting impact on U.S. health care.

The Trump Administration’s Latest Unconstitutional Power Grab

The Trump Administration’s Latest Unconstitutional Power Grab

A revised CEQ rule seeks to limit judicial review of agency action, threatening the separation of powers.

Networks Owners Rise to the Occasion Even in a Pandemic

Networks Owners Rise to the Occasion Even in a Pandemic

Private telecom and transport networks have delivered socially valuable outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID VSLs and the Undervaluation of Pandemic Risk

COVID VSLs and the Undervaluation of Pandemic Risk

Traditional VSLs undervalue COVID-19 risks, but they can serve as a starting point for policymakers.

Using VSLs in State and Local COVID-19 Policy

Using VSLs in State and Local COVID-19 Policy

VSLs can serve as a foundational tool for policymakers at all levels of governance amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Regulatory Intervention Beyond Fixing Market Failures

Regulatory Intervention Beyond Fixing Market Failures

Although regulation offers economic solutions, it can also safeguard the public interest and individual rights.

The Other CARES Act Funding Accountability Story

The Other CARES Act Funding Accountability Story

Agencies must ensure proper use of funds, but complex compliance rules may stunt noble policy goals.

Regulating Compliance Robots

Regulating Compliance Robots

Sometimes tax compliance robots follow the law, but sometimes they break it.