Cybersecurity and the Risks of Law Enforcement Back Doors
Rather than making us safer, so-called security back doors will increase the vulnerability of digital systems.
The Nuclear Option for Reducing Climate Change
Debate reignites over whether nuclear energy is an important tool or a costly mistake.
The IMF’s Way Forward for Sovereign Restructuring
International Monetary Fund report suggests reform of sovereign debt rules.
FDA Revises its Historic Proposal to Regulate Animal Food
Industry pushback appears to slow down landmark rule.
Experts Debate EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Rule
PPR seminar focuses on controversial proposed rule aimed at combatting climate change.
GAO Exposes Flaws in Pesticide Testing of Food
Report finds deficient testing and potentially misleading reporting by government agencies.
What Is the Ideal Cost-Benefit Analysis?
Two researchers propose a simpler way to perform cost-benefit analysis.
A New Way to Measure Industry-Level Regulation
New dataset provides researchers new opportunities for analyzing regulatory impacts.
Senate Report Finds Strong Wall Street Influence on Commodities Markets
Legislators urge the Fed to increase oversight of large banks.
Technology Companies or Taxi Services in Disguise?
Ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft pose challenges for local regulators.
The State of Inequality in America
Federal Reserve Chair’s speech lays factual foundation for policy deliberation.