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Supreme Court to Hear FTC Challenge to Licensing Board

Supreme Court to Hear FTC Challenge to Licensing Board

Dispute over teeth-whitening regulations may expand federal antitrust authority over states.

Primary Season Poses Special Challenges for PAC Spending Reporting

Primary Season Poses Special Challenges for PAC Spending Reporting

FEC proposes three alternative draft rules for the transparency of multi-state primary expenditures.

Regulation and Democracy

Regulation and Democracy

How the resurgence of progressivism will produce improved regulatory outcomes.

The Democratic Case for Job Impact Analysis

The Democratic Case for Job Impact Analysis

Integrating employment effects into regulatory impact analysis could improve the public debate on regulation.

House Subcommittee Considers Scrubbing Away “Burdensome” Regulations

House Subcommittee Considers Scrubbing Away “Burdensome” Regulations

New bill would empower an independent commission to force agencies to eliminate or amend rules.

“Big Four” Decision Shines Light on Regulatory Conflicts

“Big Four” Decision Shines Light on Regulatory Conflicts

International accounting firms remain stuck between Chinese and U.S. law.

Improving Regulation Requires Closer Scrutiny of Benefits

Improving Regulation Requires Closer Scrutiny of Benefits

Many regulations fail to demonstrate a need for agency action.

Internalizing Cost-Benefit Analysis

Internalizing Cost-Benefit Analysis

Agencies can improve both regulatory analysis and decision-making by establishing internal review capacity.

House Subcommittee Airs Debate Over “Secret Law”

House Subcommittee Airs Debate Over “Secret Law”

Public access to regulations takes center stage at congressional hearing.

The Problem of Political Ignorance

The Problem of Political Ignorance

Voter ignorance bolsters arguments for judicial review and limited government.

Penn Seminar Explores New Responses to Flood Risks

Penn Seminar Explores New Responses to Flood Risks

Experts ask if super-storms require new approaches to risk regulation, insurance, and disaster management.

Cost and Benefit Changes During Federal Rulemakings

Cost and Benefit Changes During Federal Rulemakings

Data from recent rulemakings do not show that OIRA review systematically lowers estimated benefits and increases estimated costs.