Penn Program on Regulation

Informing the Debate over Regulation’s Impact on Jobs

Informing the Debate over Regulation’s Impact on Jobs

Debate over regulation’s effects on employment would benefit from better policy analysis.

Does Regulation Kill Jobs?

Does Regulation Kill Jobs?

New book from Penn Program on Regulation explores the connection between regulation and employment.

Despite Corporate Efforts, Labor Standards Remain Stagnant

Despite Corporate Efforts, Labor Standards Remain Stagnant

PPR seminar focuses on the failure of private action to improve factory working conditions.

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.

Penn Seminar Explores Risk Management as Instrument for Economic Development

Penn Seminar Explores Risk Management as Instrument for Economic Development

Authors of World Bank report advocate move from ‘crisis fighting’ to systematic risk management.

RegBlog’s Next Chapter

RegBlog’s Next Chapter

With the launch of a new, innovative website, RegBlog.org continues to pursue unconventional ambitions.

Do Regulations Kill Jobs?

Do Regulations Kill Jobs?

PPR holds Washington workshop showcasing latest research on employment impacts.

When It Comes to Regulation, Europe is the New United States

When It Comes to Regulation, Europe is the New United States

PPR seminar speaker argues that Europe has become a global leader in regulation, US more restrained.

How Do Industry Insiders View Regulations?

How Do Industry Insiders View Regulations?

New study categorizes perceptions of regulators in the workplace.

Using Transnational Commercial Contracts to Regulate Business

Using Transnational Commercial Contracts to Regulate Business

New research examines how such contracts can influence so-called soft-law policies.

Regulating Systemic Risk

Regulating Systemic Risk

PPR seminar speaker argues that financial regulation cannot eliminate systemic risk.

New Book on Regulating the Safety of Imported Products

New Book on Regulating the Safety of Imported Products

New book suggests ways to maintain consumer safety in a globalized world.