Considering Cumulative Regulatory Costs in Economic Analysis
The latest Economic Report of the President highlights the importance of studying cumulative regulatory costs.
U.S. Freight Customers Increasingly Taxed by Higher Rail Rates
Policymakers should promote competition to combat a rise in real rates paid by rail shippers since 2000.
Will the Affordable Care Act Die by Non-Enforcement?
U.S. cities file suit to force the Trump Administration to keep Obamacare alive.
Combatting Climate Change with Human Behavior
Scholars explain the benefits of setting “green” products as consumers’ default option.
Police Departments Adopt Automated DNA Testing
Rapid DNA technology expands law enforcement’s ability to test samples, but also raises privacy concerns.
Giving Regulatory Cooperation a Reality Check
International regulatory cooperation agreements have not reached desired levels of effectiveness.
More Regulation Needed to Combat Risks From Cosmetics
Scholar argues that the association between cosmetics and femininity has contributed to harmful under-regulation.
The Potential Consequences of the Smoke-Free Public Housing Rule
Scholars argue that HUD’s smoke-free rule misses the mark in efforts to curb smoking.
FTC v. Qualcomm, Antitrust, and Intellectual Property
A significant federal court decision expands on the relationship between antitrust and intellectual property law.
OMB’s New Approach to Agency Guidance Documents
Research fellow argues that a recent OMB memo could improve regulatory lawmaking.
Is Insurance Regulation Unconstitutional?
Scholar argues that the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’s power to regulate violates states’ constitutions.
Supreme Court Examines Liquor Retail Regulations
The Court’s decision will weigh states’ regulatory powers against concerns of economic protectionism.