Regulatory Opinion: Year in Review
The REINS Act, the ozone standard, regulatory reform, cost-benefit analysis, the Affordable Care Act, and Dodd-Frank, and more … as discussed in our top opinion posts from 2011.
GAO Says Dodd-Frank Rulemaking Should be Improved
Financial regulation needs more rigorous analysis and better interagency communication.
Consumer Choice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Whether government should prevent consumers from making mistakes remains an open question.
Rulemakings at the Fed, CFPB Need White House Supervision
After Dodd-Frank, financial regulations of independent agencies should be subject to OIRA review.
The Dodd-Frank Dilemma
Law gives regulators more responsibility, so agencies need to keep new regulations simple and find ways to attract talented staff.
Davos World Economic Forum Focuses on Transparency
Davos World Economic Forum generates support for government transparency, but divides remain over private sector transparency.
State of the Union and Responses Highlight Key Differences Over Regulation
President Obama and Republican leaders debate health care, environmental regulation, and other regulatory issues.
Talk on Dodd-Frank Fills Lecture Hall
University of Pennsylvania professors discuss extensive financial reform legislation.