Better Regulations for Better Lives
The OECD’s latest Regulatory Policy Outlook shows how regulators worldwide can regulate more effectively.
Cryptocurrency and the Climate Crisis
Proponents of crypto must demonstrate that its value to society exceeds its significant environmental costs.
Giving the Power of Preemption to Private Business
Florida lawmakers create a pathway for companies to challenge local regulations that affect profits.
The Inequalities of California’s Environmental Quality Act
Litigation over a state environmental law highlights both potential abuses and opportunities for reform.
FERC Proposes Revamp to Pipeline Approval Process
FERC proposes environmental justice concerns play a larger role in federal approvals of natural gas pipelines.
Hidden Racial Disparities in FDA-Required Research
Current testing practices in the pharmaceutical industry exploit social and racial inequities.
Curbing the Pandemic of Cyber Sexual Abuse
Fueled by the pandemic, the nonconsensual distribution of sexual images requires federal regulatory solutions.
One Small Step for Space Law
Scholar discusses the impact of NASA’s Artemis Accords on existing international space law.
Creating an Inclusive Political Order
True representative democracy depends on making access to voting a realistic option for all.
Pumping the Brakes on Fast Fashion
Scholars discuss how to limit the negative social and environmental impacts of fast fashion.
A Belief-Based Approach to Workplace Accommodations
Scholar calls for employers to adopt hands-off policies when accommodating employees with disabilities.
Regulatory Reform, Benefit-Cost Analysis, and the Poor
OIRA should add a benefit-cost analysis focused on protecting the poor when evaluating new agency rules.