Samuel Becher

Samuel Becher is a professor at the Victoria Business School at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. He specializes in economic and behavioral analysis of law and has founded and headed a consumer law clinic in cooperation with the Israel Consumer Council.

Could Financial Disclosures Curb Climate Change?

Could Financial Disclosures Curb Climate Change?

Climate disclosures—if designed well—can bridge the gap between financial actors and regulatory goals.

DNA Testing is Not “Just Saliva”

DNA Testing is Not “Just Saliva”

To protect consumers, governments should step in to address the risks of DNA testing.

Contracts and Privacy Policies in the Age of Smart Readers

Contracts and Privacy Policies in the Age of Smart Readers

New technology can enhance consumer comprehension of complex contract terms.

The Law and Policy of Product Obsolescence

The Law and Policy of Product Obsolescence

Policymakers should address the constant turnover of products which leads to mass consumerism.

Administrative Control and Consumer Exploitation in Standard Form Contracts

Administrative Control and Consumer Exploitation in Standard Form Contracts

Agencies should scrutinize one-sided terms in standard form contracts to ensure consumer protection.

Improving Front-of-Package Food Health Labeling

Improving Front-of-Package Food Health Labeling

Food regulators in the United States should adopt smarter front-of-package labeling to encourage healthier eating.

Are Online Agreements Readable?

Are Online Agreements Readable?

Regulators may need to protect consumers from unreadable online contracts and privacy policies.