Productivity, Inequality, and Economic Rents
Curbing excessive economic rents might bolster productivity and address rising inequality.
Rooting Out Regulatory Capture
Distinguished public servants and scholars examine critical issues concerning regulatory capture—and offer solutions on its eradication.
The Clean Power Plan Is not Without Precedent
Environmental experts argue that precedent supports contested features of EPA’s major climate change rule.
New Toxic Chemical Legislation Fails on Federalism
Scholar argues that bill aimed at strengthening safety of chemicals runs afoul of principle of precautionary federalism.
Can Securities Regulation Stymie Conflict in Africa?
Challenges loom concerning the implementation of a Dodd-Frank provision requiring companies to disclose source minerals from war-torn regions.
How Business-Based Standards Can Support Human Rights
When promulgating human rights rules for businesses, specific is better.
Congress Enacts Infrastructure Reform, but Implementation Lags
Transportation bill aims to bring change and certainty to the implementation of major infrastructure projects.
Cleaner Clothes Coming to Europe
A recent European Union regulation bans dangerous chemicals in imported apparel.
Is Quantified Cost-Benefit Analysis a Requirement for Rulemaking?
Administrative law expert explores whether agencies must always use numbers to justify new rules.
What Should Regulators Do About Pilot Depression?
A French agency’s report on the Germanwings accident reassesses the balance between medical privacy and public safety.
First-ever Incentive Auction Finally Begins
FCC launches complex process to reallocate airwaves for broadcasters and wireless companies.
States Move to Regulate Fantasy Sports
Numerous states are considering legislation to permit fantasy sports betting.