Forcing Marginalized Communities to Compete
Scholar argues that pension fund managers have pitted vulnerable retirees against marginalized communities.
The False Promise of “Third-Category” Worker Laws
Proposition 22 and similar laws exacerbate workforce inequalities.
How Agencies Can Better Regulate for Racial Justice
The federal government should promote racial equity assessments, equity planning, and audits.
Ending the Racial Housing Gap
Regulators should require banks to lend to Black homebuyers to remedy centuries of discrimination.
Land Use Regulation and Residential Segregation
Policymakers must address how local governments have created segregation through their policy choices.
The SBA Should Change Its Rules on Criminal History
Current small business lending discriminates by barring loans to people with criminal histories.
Disparities Arising from Standardized Contracts
Policymakers must address how firms disparately enforce contracts for vulnerable communities.
The Biden-Harris Administration’s Racial Equity Efforts
Although much more work remains, the current Administration has made historic progress in advancing equity.
Regulating to Achieve Environmental Justice
Scholars propose novel measures to achieve environmental justice for all.
Zoning Changes to Create Affordable Housing
Scholars argue for “upzoning” to build more multi-family homes on land near transit stations.
The Future of Working from Home
Experts address regulatory implications of the transition to remote work.
Utility Ratemaking for Racial Justice
Performance-based ratemaking could help lessen racial inequities in energy burdens.