Optimizing Well-Being through Public Spending
Scholars suggest that the revised Circular A-94 will help agencies focus on welfare over efficiency in benefit-cost analysis.
Disparities in Debt Relief
Scholar suggests reforms to make debt discharge more equitable under U.S. bankruptcy law.
Advocacy, Inc.
Scholar warns that corporate social activism might erode democratic institutions, despite possible benefits.
“Zoning” In on Affordable Housing and Climate Change
Scholars argue that relaxing zoning laws may not have the effect that policymakers intend.
Decoding Cryptocurrency Regulation
Scholars present a framework for digital asset regulation to prevent fraudulent and deceptive practices.
Reforming Labor Law to Protect U.S. Workers
Scholars argue that the best way to improve labor law is to change union election rules.
Reconnecting Regulators to the Regulated
Scholar proposes a new U.S. regulatory system that would be more accountable to the public.
The Myth of Operation Choke Point
Scholar corrects the narrative that spawned laws prohibiting banks from cutting ties with the gun industry.
The Battle Over Student Rights and Race
Scholar suggests that public school students have a right to receive critical race theory education.
Plugging Holes in the Clean Water Act
Scholar sees design flaws in federal water pollution law as fueling rival legal theories.
Estimating the Impact of Regulation on Business
Scholars claim that the cost of regulatory compliance disproportionately affects medium-sized firms.
How Fair Are Online Retail Recommendations?
Scholars offer a new analytic approach to testing platforms for self-preferencing bias.