Synopsis

Optimizing Well-Being through Public Spending

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

Disparities in Debt Relief

Scholar suggests reforms to make debt discharge more equitable under U.S. bankruptcy law.

Advocacy, Inc.

Advocacy, Inc.

Scholar warns that corporate social activism might erode democratic institutions, despite possible benefits.

“Zoning” In on Affordable Housing and Climate Change

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

How Fair Are Online Retail Recommendations?

Scholars offer a new analytic approach to testing platforms for self-preferencing bias.