What the Unified Agenda Tells Us About Regulation’s Impending Burdens
Unified Agenda of new regulations only tells part of the story.
Defense Department Amends Rules to “Match Reality” for Women in Combat
Rule restricting women’s role in direct combat will be formally lifted.
Regulatory Breakdown in the United States
The Regulatory Review summarizes the work of leading scholars from the newly published book Regulatory Breakdown: The Crisis of Confidence in U.S. Regulation.
Is Class Action Litigation a Response to Regulatory Capture?
Study finds class action lawsuits to be no more frequent in states with appointed versus elected insurance regulators
Is the Rulemaking Process Really a Quagmire?
Scholars laud rulemaking’s efficiency, noting it takes “remarkably little time.”
Media, Polarization, and Regulatory Politics
Research highlights correlation between partisan media and a polarized public.
How Should the U.S. Regulate Housing Finance After the 2008 Crisis?
Understanding why housing finance regulation fell short in the past can help in the future.
Improving the Regulation of Offshore Oil Drills
Economist proposes creating a new regulatory regime for the offshore drilling industry.
A Portfolio Approach to Addressing Catastrophic Risk
Scholars favor employing the market, civil liability, and regulation to tackle catastrophic risk.
FTC Launches Investigation into Data Brokerage Companies
Agency to determine whether more regulation is needed to protect consumers.
Is Global Warming the Next Great Threat to U.S. National Security?
Government report predicts climate change will strain U.S. security.