Restoring Pollution Prevention and the Concept of Positive Freedom
Scholar espouses a renewed focus on pollution prevention efforts, with an appreciation of government’s ability to effect meaningful reform.
Financial Regulators Take Stock and Look Ahead
Wall Street Journal conference in New York brings together prominent regulators and industry insiders for wide-ranging discussions.
Red Tape on the Upswing
Experts argue that the number and cost of regulations sharply rose in 2015—at a rate that has held steady in 2016.
Week in Review
The FCC passes new consumer privacy rules, HUD finalizes protections for victims of domestic violence, and more…
Valuing a Ton of Particulate Matter
What is the cost of emitting soot into the atmosphere? The answer is unclear, yet it plays an important role in policymaking.
A More Holistic Definition of “Healthy”
Regulator solicits input on a new rule defining when foods could be considered “healthy.”
Evaluating Germany’s Success in Regulating High-Frequency Trading
Scholar argues that ambitious German regulation on computer trades, although imperfect, is beneficial.
Donald Trump, the “Workers’ Party” Candidate, on Regulation
Experts argue that Donald Trump’s focus on jobs and worker impacts instead of the application of the net social benefits test is imprudent.
Week in Review
DOI updates rules for oil and gas production royalties, 170 countries reach agreement to phase down the use of hydrofluorocarbons, and more…
Joint Rulemaking Aims to Green the Trucking Industry
New standards for heavy-duty trucks are expected to reduce emissions and allow the industry to keep on truckin’.
The Home-Sharing Industry Attempts to Fight Off Regulators
The outcome of a lawsuit filed by Airbnb may define the regulatory limits of the sharing economy.