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?
Two researchers propose a simpler way to perform cost-benefit analysis.
A New Way to Measure Industry-Level Regulation
New dataset provides researchers new opportunities for analyzing regulatory impacts.
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?
Ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft pose challenges for local regulators.
The State of Inequality in America
Federal Reserve Chair’s speech lays factual foundation for policy deliberation.
Audit Says FEMA Still Not Ready to Deliver Supplies During Emergencies
FEMA’s supply chain system might not aid disaster victims effectively, report says.
Climate Change is Getting Worse
U.N. Panel’s final report comes at a delicate inflection point for policy makers.
Plan to Build Nursing Facility Near New York School Stirs Noise Debate
Proposed amendment to New York City’s administrative code seeks to limit construction noise near schools.
The Challenge of Keeping Hazardous Consumer Products Off the Market
New audit report highlights Consumer Product Safety Commission’s struggle to respond to emerging risks.