House Strikes Back Against Obama’s “War on Coal”
Republicans pass bill that would restrict federal regulation.
Regulation’s Four Core Components
A clear framework to cut through semantics about different types of regulations.
Is Flexible Regulation an Oxymoron?
Regulatory flexibility makes sense only when comparing rules’ stringency, structure, specificity, and scope.
Strong Politics, Weak Prospects
Romney’s plan is a promising political statement, but its practical suggestions fall short.
Romney’s Regulatory Agenda – Right Turn?
Romney’s proposals could be productive changes to regulatory review policy.
Increasing Enforcement to Reduce Pollution
Research finds decreased pollution after agencies take enforcement actions.
A Polycentric Approach to Addressing Climate Change
Law professor proposes tackling climate change with a “bottom-up” approach.
The Performance of Regulatory Performance Standards
Despite their prevalence, regulatory performance standards and their efficacy have been understudied.
Environmental Regulation Should Not Distort Competition
Policy makers must consider how environmental regulation affects markets.
Reconciling Cost-Benefit Analysis with the Precautionary Principle
CBA methodology can respond to societal risk-aversion.
Mitt Romney’s Ideas about Environmental and Energy Policy
Republican front-runner proposes reining in regulation while increasing production of domestic energy sources.