Congress Considers Regulating Tax Preparers
After federal court blocks IRS rule, Democrats urge new legislation on tax preparation.
Regulating the “Sharing Economy”
General permits could provide the right amount of regulation for a new, booming industry.
Is Privacy an Antitrust Concern?
Politicians and activists urge synthesis, but the FTC remains skeptical.
Why Should Regulators Apply Cost-Benefit Analysis to Financial Regulation?
Scholars present a defense of and propose a framework for financial cost-benefit analysis.
Proactive Regulation
Policymakers should use statistical prediction to analyze social trends and prevent crises before they strike.
The Costs and Benefits of Data Brokers
Data brokers’ use of big data leads to questions about how best to protect consumers.
The Effect of Income Disparity on Financial Regulation
Scholar worries that pay gap between financial industry and regulators may lead to regulatory failure.
FTC Chair Edith Ramirez Outlines Agenda on “Big Data”
Commission head urges efforts to protect privacy, increase transparency, and enhance consumer choice.
Why are financial systems prone to crisis?
Scholar analyzes the relationship between financial systems, crises, and regulation.
Unions May Gain Greater Access to Employer Email Accounts
The NLRB may permit employees to use company email for union business and organizing.
Regulatory Implications of Bank Securitization and Executive Compensation
Regulators should provide more stringent monitoring of bank securitization and CEO compensation.
Regulators Quietly Prepare to Open Chinese Capital Markets
Cross-border trading between Shanghai and Hong Kong promises economic opportunity and regulatory challenges.